MEET OUR SPONSORS
Our sponsors support the literary community by championing indie authors, books, and the work behind them.
DABBLE
Dabble Writer is cloud-based novel-writing software built for fiction authors. It offers powerful tools to plot, draft, and organize stories without the steep learning curve of other platforms. Dabble helps writers focus on what matters most: telling their story.
Sponsor of
The Dabble Award for Breakout Fiction Voice
The Dabble Award for Best Story Craft
The Dabble Award for Most Inventive Story World
WOMEN IN PUBLISHING SUMMIT
Women in Publishing Summit celebrates the accomplishments of women across the publishing industry, bringing together authors, publishers, editors, designers, marketers, booksellers, and other book professionals to share resources, encouragement, tools, and mentorship for women who want their voices heard and stories told.
Sponsor of The Women in Publishing Summit Award for the Best Female Debut Author
AUTOCRIT
AutoCrit is an online manuscript editing and analysis platform designed to give writers affordable, objective feedback at every stage of the writing process. Built on research drawn from best-selling books and supported by a strong writing community, the platform offers tools, insights, and expert guidance to help authors strengthen their craft, refine their manuscripts, and move forward with confidence.
Sponsor of The AutoCrit Emerging Writer Award
THE BAREFOOT LIBRARIAN
The Barefoot Librarian provides trusted children’s book services for authors, educators, librarians, schools, parents, and grandparents. Founded by Eve Panzer, a retired school librarian with experience spanning pre-K through sixth grade, the service focuses on connecting young readers with engaging, meaningful books. The Barefoot Librarian also offers professional reviews of picture books and middle-grade titles, with a strong emphasis on independent authors and small publishers.
Sponsor of The Barefoot Librarian Book Award.
CONVERSATIONS MEDIA GROUP
Founded by Cyrus Webb (also known as C. A. Webb), Conversations Media Group is a multi-platform arts and literary brand dedicated to spotlighting writers, books, and creative voices. The organization produces a nationally recognized radio show, magazine, and book club, along with live programming that connects authors with readers across the country.
Sponsor of The Conversations Award for Best Regional Book of the Year.
LIVE. WRITE. THRIVE
Created by writing coach and editor C. S. Lakin, Live Write Thrive is a trusted resource for writers seeking practical guidance and long-term growth. The platform offers coaching, mentoring, and educational courses alongside a widely respected blog focused on craft, storytelling, and revision. With years of experience supporting writers at every stage, Live Write Thrive helps authors strengthen their skills and approach their work with clarity and confidence.
Sponsor of The Live Write Thrive Award for Storytelling Excellence
Love Books Tours
Love Books Tours provides tailored promotional campaigns designed to help authors connect with readers through curated book tours, cover reveals, and launch events. Working with authors and publishers across genres and experience levels, Love Books Tours creates targeted, reader-focused promotions for both new and previously published titles, with a global reach and a strong emphasis on character-driven storytelling.
Sponsor of The Love Books Tours Compelling Characters Award
MARQUETTE FICTION
Marquette Fiction is the publishing home of author and editor Tyler R. Tichelaar, whose work reflects a long-standing commitment to historical fiction and regionally grounded storytelling. Tyler won the Reader Views Best Historical Fiction Award in 2009 for his novel Narrow Lives and has remained an awards sponsor since 2010, supporting excellence in historical fiction through ongoing involvement with the program.
Sponsor of The Tyler R. Tichelaar Award for Best Historical Fiction.
VENERATION
Veneration is an editorial company built on deep respect for the writer’s craft, offering thoughtful, attentive editing services for poets and prose writers alike. The company provides manuscript evaluations, developmental and stylistic editing, copyediting, proofreading, and specialized support for poetry collections and query letters, with a focus on helping writers present their work with clarity and care.
Sponsor of The Veneration Award for Best Debut Poetry Collection
BEN ST. JAMES
Ben St. James is a children’s author, cartoonist, and creative consultant known for his #1 bestselling, award-winning picture book Guinea Pig Power. With a background spanning illustration, animation, and mobile game design, Ben has worked with hundreds of authors in creative and strategic roles. He brings a hands-on understanding of what it takes to write and illustrate a children’s book from start to finish.
Sponsor of The Ben St. James Author & Illustrator Award
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