2023 California Author Project

Kicks off on April 1, 2023
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The California Author Project, in partnership with Library Journal and BiblioBoard, wants to find the best indie-published book in California.

This year the California Author Project kicks off on April 1, 2023, and submissions will be accepted through May 31, 2023.

Prizes and Eligibility

The winners will receive:

  • $1000 each in Adult and Young Adult categories
  • Honors at the 2023 Indie Author Day reception
  • Opportunities to promote your book(s) at California public libraries
  • Inclusion in a full-page print spread in Library Journal
  • Opportunities to earn royalties through the IAP Select Collection (EPUB format required for eligibility)

Each book that is submitted must be:

  • Indie-published
  • In an Adult Fiction or Young Adult Fiction genre
  • Written by a California resident
  • Available in either EPUB (strongly encouraged) or PDF files
  • Submitted through the Indie Author Project portal (link follows)

Submit your book

If you have any questions about this project, feel free to contact us through the eResources email form. Check out our Self-Publishing page for more information about BiblioBoard and the Indie Author Project.

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