Submissions Open May 1 for the 2025 Awards Program
We say this every year, but it’s always true—if you’ve ever worked with us, you know how passionate we are about supporting indie authors. You inspire us every single day with your creativity and storytelling. Being part of your publishing journey is one of the best parts of what we do.
We’re excited to share that the 2025–2026 Reader Views Literary Awards program officially opens for submissions on May 1, 2025!
🏆 What You Get with Your Entry
- A professional editorial review published on ReaderViews.com
- A 20-point evaluation (introduced in 2024)
- Social media promotion on Facebook, Instagram, X, Goodreads, BookBub, and more
- FREE entry into Global and/or Regional categories
- Automatic consideration for our cash Grand Prizes
💰 Grand Prizes and Cash Awards
We’re proud to offer Grand Prizes for both Best Overall Fiction and Best Overall Non-Fiction, with the following cash awards in each division:
- 🥇 Gold – $750
- 🥈 Silver – $350
- 🥉 Bronze – $150
These top honors are selected from the first-place winners of each category. Every book entered has a chance to win!
✨ Why Enter the Reader Views Awards?
Because your work deserves to be seen. Along with reviews and exposure, our team provides thoughtful, constructive feedback. Our reviewers include educators, librarians, publishing professionals, and avid readers—representing your book’s true audience.
Our program is one of the few that guarantees a review for every entry, and we’re proud to make that a cornerstone of our commitment to indie authors.
📅 Important Dates
- Submissions Open: May 1, 2025
- Early Bird Deadline: October 31, 2025
- Final Deadline: December 15, 2025
- Winners Announced: Spring 2026
🌟 Meet Our 2025 Sponsors
This year’s sponsors include: AutoCrit, B.A. Bellec’s Production Studio, Book by Book Publicity, Conversations Media Group, Marquette Fiction, Written Word Media, Women in Publishing Summit, Barefoot Librarian, First Chapter Plus, Live Write Thrive, Love Book Tours, Veneration Editorial, and Inside Scoop Live.
📚 Ready to Submit?
Submissions go live May 1 at: 👉 readerviews.com/literaryawards
You can submit a print copy or a properly formatted PDF. The entry process is quick and confirmation is sent immediately.
Have questions? Email us at indies@readerviews.com—we’re here to help.
We can’t wait to see your work. Let’s make this awards season unforgettable for indie authors!