Early Submissions Improve the Awards Experience
Thinking about entering the Reader Views Literary Awards? Submitting your book early can offer real advantages—from faster review turnaround to earlier exposure and more time to use your evaluation feedback. This article highlights how early entry can enhance your overall experience, with insights from authors who’ve already been through the process.
If you’re planning to enter your book in the Reader Views Literary Awards, here’s one way to make the most of the experience: submit early.
Early submissions can enhance your entire experience, often leading to faster reviews, earlier exposure, and more time to use the feedback and promotional opportunities that come with entry. Here’s how it plays out—and what authors have said about it.
Faster Review Turnaround
Every book submitted receives a professional review and a 20-point evaluation form, both included in the entry. While we don’t guarantee review dates, books submitted earlier in the cycle often reach our reviewers before the seasonal backlog begins. This can lead to a quicker turnaround and allows authors to start using the review sooner for marketing and outreach.
Early submissions also help our review team manage the reading schedule more effectively, allowing each book the thoughtful attention it deserves.
As one recent entrant share this about their review:
“Thank you for the excellent review of my book. I am grateful for the kind words and thoughtful observations. I’m particularly pleased that you were able to grasp the nuances and layered meanings and appreciate the book as a work of literature.”
More Time to Leverage Feedback
The 20-point evaluation form provides insight into your book’s strengths and offers constructive feedback for improvement. Submitting early means receiving this information while it can still make a practical difference—whether in your current marketing efforts or future publishing plans.
One participant noted:
“Your comments were very helpful, particularly the feedback on narrative flow and footnote usage. I’ll keep them in mind as I continue developing future work in this universe.”
Many authors have told us they use their evaluations as part of their book’s press kit, to strengthen pitches to media, or even to inform revisions for a second edition.
Earlier and Longer Visibility
Beyond the review and evaluation, entries are also featured across Reader Views platforms, including our blog, newsletter, and social media channels. Reviews are also posted to Goodreads, BookBub, and KOBO (when applicable). The sooner your review is posted, the longer your book has to be discovered by readers, bloggers, booksellers, and librarians.
As one early entrant expressed:
“I greatly appreciate the time, care, and insight that went into both the write-up and the scoring evaluation.”
A Smoother Submission Process
Submitting early also gives you a cushion. You’ll avoid deadline pressure and have peace of mind knowing everything is in place. This breathing room makes a difference, especially for authors juggling promotion, events, and upcoming releases.
Recap: Why Early Entry Pays Off
By submitting your book early to the Reader Views Literary Awards, you’ll benefit from:
- A faster potential review turnaround
- More time to apply evaluation feedback
- Longer promotional visibility through Reader Views and partner platforms
- A smoother, less rushed submission experience
And it all starts with timing.
Ready to Submit?
Don’t wait until the final deadline—get ahead of the curve and give your book the best possible start in this year’s awards cycle.