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Pinecone Book Award
RECOGNITION OF COURAGEOUS SELF-PUBLISHED AUTHORS
THE STORY OF THE PINECONE BOOK AWARD* * * * * * * *
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* * * * * * * *Self-publishing entrepreneurship can be fraught with obstacles and hurdles. And yet, many authors valiantly persevere. With recognition of the passion and effort that goes into not just writing the book but all the steps to publishing, we want to celebrate these author entrepreneurs!The year 2020 was extra challenging with the world pandemic and it was during this year that personal and professional shifts happened for many. Countless new authors found time to write their stories, life lessons, yearnings, and desires. Writing has long been considered therapeutic, a way of releasing stress. And it doesn't matter if it's fiction or non-fiction as it holds for whatever the genre or subject matter. Writing a book inspires — both the author and the reader.In 2020, that extra challenging year, we introduced the Pinecone Book Award, symbolizing rebirth and renewal.PINECONE BOOK AWARD MISSION
To recognize, promote, and celebrate books that foster well-being and positive living — spiritually, mentally, physically, emotionally, and socially.FAQs
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Application
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Entry Guidelines
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* * * * * * * *General Criteria for Eligible Entries:Print book, in English, with ISBN.
The publication date and copyright must be between January 1st and December 31st [of the year] and according to the deadlines described in detail below. Books from prior years are not accepted or considered.
Must be written and self-published by the same person (author and publisher).
We accept entries from self-published authors only.
We accept books that are in the English language only.
High-quality writing.
Published print version ONLY. We do not accept Advance Reader Copy (ARC) or Kindle or PDF versions. Submitting anything other than a published print version will disqualify the entry. There will be no refund of the application fee.
Not including all submission documents and assets may disqualify the entry. Be certain to follow the instructions for submitting the application. There will be no refund of the application fee.
Articulate and concise message for the category selected. Maximum 500 words.
Expresses one or more of the Pinecone Book Award values, described below in Pinecone Book Award Mission.SUBMISSION DEADLINES
2023 published - closed
2022 published - Closed
2021 published - Closed
2020 published - Closed