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Who it’s for: Fully self‑published books across several categories (genre, literary, YA, etc.).
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Open to UK authors? Yes – Writer’s Digest competitions accept non‑US residents except for a few sanctioned countries.
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Why it’s worth it:
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Long‑standing Writer’s Digest brand; Grand Prize is $10,000, interview in the magazine and website, trip to the WD conference and one‑to‑one pitch sessions with editors/agents.
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Each category has a first‑prize winner ($1,000) and publication/mention in Writer’s Digest outlets.
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Deadlines (pattern):
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Their 2026 self‑pub awards page isn’t in the snippet, but WD contests typically run annually with deadlines in mid‑year; their 2026 Annual Writing Competition closes 1 June 2026 as a reference point.
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For the Self‑Published Book Awards, expect a yearly cycle announced on the WD site, usually with several months’ window.
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