Are you considering submitting your work to contests and award programs this year? Whether you’re aiming for a major prize, recognition within a specific genre, or simply increased visibility for your book, these accolades can be powerful tools for strengthening your credibility as an author. It takes courage to share your work in this way, and the time and care you’ve invested in your manuscript merit that opportunity.

Greg Cope White is a former sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps, an author, and a film and TV writer and producer. His memoir, The Pink Marine, has been adapted into a Netflix series (Boots, with a Rotten Tomatoes score of 90%), for which White serves as a writer and Executive Producer.

Claire Kingsley is a USA Today-bestselling author of sexy, heartwarming contemporary romance, romantic comedies, and small-town romantic suspense. Her newest release, Sleigh Bells and Snowstorms, is a festive small-town romantic suspense perfect for the holiday season! 

Jacquelyn Benson writes smart historical fantasy in which strong women confront the stranger things that occupy the borders of our world. Her newest release, Arrow of Fortune, is the third installment of her Raiders of the Arcana historical fantasy adventure series.  

Authors can revise their books at any time—and sometimes should. Revising a published book doesn’t mean something was “wrong.” For indie authors, it’s a strategic advantage. Of course, you'll want to make copy edits as needed, but there are many other instances when making revisions to a book can improve reader satisfaction, attract a new audience, support a relaunch, or even capitalize on awards and cultural trends. 

Kristina Ten is the author of Tell Me Yours, I'll Tell You Mine (2025, Stillhouse Press). Populated by living paper dolls, summer camp legends, and trivia nights gone terribly wrong, the 12 genre-crossing tales in her debut collection wrestle with themes of memory, disobedience, alienation, belonging, and the horrors of inhabiting a body others seek to control.

Kiersten Modglin is a #1 bestselling author of psychological thrillers. Her books have sold over two million copies and been translated into multiple languages. Her newest release, Wilde Women, is an atmospheric literary thriller with a touch of magic about generations of mothers and daughters.

What happens if your book gets stuck in IngramSpark's title processing? In this article, we'll review file specifications and common file errors that will delay the process. 

Kandi Steiner is a USA Today- and #1 Amazon Bestselling Author. Best known for writing “emotional rollercoaster” stories, she loves bringing flawed characters to life and writing about real, raw romance in all its forms. Her newest release, Stand Your Ground, is the fifth installment of her Kings of the Ice hockey romance series.  

Want to see your books on the shelves of your local library? The good news is that it's absolutely possible, and it's more achievable than you might think. Libraries are a powerful marketing channel for an author’s work. They often champion books to their communities, reaching more than 172M registered public library users across the United States.