PRIZES are based on how many categories you select.
ADDITIONAL COMPLIMENTARY CONTESTS
When you enter your book in 3 or more categories, it will also be entered into the appropriate contests for fiction and nonfiction books. One grand prize winner from the fiction and nonfiction category will receive:
A complimentary Behind the Words Literary Conversation written author interview (a $75 value)
Donation Fee – The entry donation is quite reasonable. The initial category donation is $65 and is tax-deductible to you. Each additional category is $33 and tax-deductible. We will email you a donation letter for tax purposes. You will also receive a payment receipt from us via email right after you pay below.
| 1 category $65 | 2 categories $98 | 3 categories $131 | 4 categories $164 | 5 categories $197 | 6-7-8 categories $230-$256-$285 |
| Eligible to win the grand prize Behind the Words written interview
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Eligible to win the grand prize Behind the Words written interview
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Eligible to win the grand prize Behind the Words written interview and free entry into the Fiction or Nonfiction categories
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Eligible to win the grand prize Behind the Words written interview and free entry into the Fiction or Nonfiction categories
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Eligible to win the grand prize Behind the Words written interview and free entry into the Fiction or Nonfiction categories
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Eligible to win the grand prize Behind the Words written interview and free entry into the Fiction or Nonfiction categories
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| Striking digital award certificate & badge
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Striking digital award certificate & badge
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Striking digital award certificate & badge
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Striking digital award certificate & badge
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Striking digital award certificate & badge
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Striking digital award certificate & badge
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| Your name and book title featured on the Winner’s page | Your name and book title featured on the Winner’s page | Your name and book title featured on the Winner’s page | Your name and book title featured on the Winner’s page | Your name and book title featured on the Winner’s page | Your name and book title featured on the Winner’s page |
| Customizable press release
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Customizable press release
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Customizable press release
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Customizable press release
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Customizable press release
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Customizable press release
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| 1 self-recorded Firebird Radio promo | 3 self-recorded Firebird Radio promos | 4 self-recorded Firebird Radio promos | 4 self-recorded Firebird Radio promos | 5 self-recorded Firebird Radio promos | |
| 1 guest blog post on Blogatini | 2 guest blog posts on Blogatini | 2 guest blog posts on Blogatini | 2 guest blog posts on Blogatini | ||
| Behind the Words written author interview (a $75 value) | 30-minute audio interview on Authors on Fire Podcast (a $117 value) | ||||
The Firebird Frequent Flyers Award – for returning authors
The Firebird Frequent Flyers Award celebrates returning authors who have previously submitted their books to the Firebird Book Awards. One deserving winner will have their entry fee refunded and doubled!
It’s our way of expressing gratitude for your ongoing support and dedication to excellence in storytelling.
Animals/Pets – All entry fees in this category will be used to purchase and send canned pet food to animal shelters, matching dollar for dollar, donated by Eleven Cats Radio.
PRIZES are based on how many categories you select. Here are the details of each prize.
Please note – entry into multiple categories does not guarantee a win in all categories entered. Each category has its own judging criteria.
- Two grand prize winners named in the Fiction and Nonfiction book categories
- Striking digital award certificate to display on your website, social media, book sales page on Amazon, etc.
- Digital award badge for display on your website or to add to your book cover artwork.
- Your name and book title featured on the Winners page of the Speak Up Talk Radio website *
- A customizable press release
- “Firebird Award-winning Author” status to add to your author bio on your website, online profiles, social media accounts, etc.
- Self-recorded promo to air on Firebird Radio to promote you, your work, your award, and your advice. You’ll also receive a copy of the audio file to post on your website, social media, etc. (over 10,000 listens per month) (available when you enter 2 or more categories)
- An opportunity to pen a short blog post for our Blogatini. (available when you enter 3 or more categories)
- Free Behind the Words written interview (available when your book is entered in 5 categories) to be featured on our website and social sites.
- Free Authors on Fire audio interview (available when your book is entered into six or more categories) to air on Speak Up Talk Radio and Firebird Radio as a way to promote you, your work, and your award – available on iHeart, Sirius, Pandora, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and at least 50 other online listening venues. You’ll also receive a copy of the audio file to post on your website, social media, etc.
* We reserve the right to remove an author’s name and digital award seal from this website should it come to our attention that their inclusion could harm our reputation and mission.