Book Design Made Simple wins triple GOLD medals in Writing/Publishing category, including Book of the Year!
Book of the Year 2016, Independent Publishers of New England
Book of the Year—The Independent Publishers of New England is a support group for all kinds of authors and publishers in the region. Each year books are judged in various categories by independent librarians and designers. At the annual conference in 2016, Book Design Made Simple won the Informational Nonfiction category as well as Book of the Year for its valuable contribution to the publishing industry in general and all members of IPNE specifically. See the complete list of 2016 award winners.
Winner, 2017 New England Book Show
Committee Pick—Run by Bookbuilders of Boston, the New England Book Show is the oldest in the country, celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2017. It is mainly a design and production contest, with fierce competition among New England publishers large and small. Winning in this show is a great honor.
Gold Medal Winner, IPPY Awards
Writing/Publishing Category—The Independent Publisher Book Awards (the “IPPYs”) bring recognition to the exemplary independent, university, and self-published titles published each year. See the complete list of 2016 award winners.
Gold Medal Winner, Next Generation Indie Book Awards
Writing/Publishing Category—The Next Generation Indie Book Awards is the largest Not-for-Profit book awards program for indie authors and independent publishers. It was established to recognize and honor the most exceptional independently published books. See the complete list of 2016 award winners.
Silver Medal Winner, Foreword Review’s INDIEFAB Book of the Year Awards
Reference Category—Each year, Foreword Reviews shines a light on a select group of indie publishers, university presses, and self-published authors whose work stands out from the crowd. Book Design Made Simple has been recognized as a Silver Medalist in the 18th annual Foreword Reviews’ INDIEFAB Book of the Year Awards. See the complete list of 2015 award winners.
Finalist, National Indie Excellence Awards
Writing/Publishing Category—The National Indie Excellence Awards recognizes self-publishers and small and independent presses that go the extra mile to produce books of excellence in every aspect. Established in 2007, the NIEA competition is judged by independent experts from all aspects of the indie book industry, including publishers, writers, editors, book cover designers and professional copywriters. See the complete list of 2016 award winners.
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