Contest Resources
To help make the Indie Author Project Contest as enjoyable and successful as possible, here you’ll find all of the necessary resources and materials to maximize your library’s contest participation, promotion, and outreach.
Social Media Blurb
Copy + paste this blurb on your social media accounts to help promote the contest in your community!
Attention Local Authors! Are you an indie author looking for a chance to showcase your talent? The Indie Author Project Annual Contest is looking to find the best indie-published book in seven genres: Mystery/Thrillers, Romance, SciFi/Fantasy, Historical Fiction, General/Contemporary Fiction, Memoir, and Young Adult. Submit your work before May 31st for your chance to win $2,500 and other amazing prizes! Find out more about how you can participate at Indie Author Project Annual Contest. #IAPContest #IndieAuthorProject
Annual Contest Logo
Promo Flyer
Participant Badge
Web Banner
Press Release Templates
Contest Announcement Press Release
Use this contest press release template to announce the contest to your community of indie authors. To download the .docx file, click the button below to save and fill in the necessary information before sending it out to your community.
Winning Author(s) Press Release
Use this press release template to announce the winning authors in your area! To download the .docx file, click the button below to save and fill in the necessary information before sending it out to your community.
Judges Flyer
Interested in being a judge?
Please contact Nash Steele at nash.steele@lyrasis.org with any questions.