BookyAwards is built for self-published and independent authors who want credible award validation without pretending the Booky is a century-old literary institution.
Every entry is judged against a published 10-axis rubric by a specialist AI judge. If the book earns an award, the category is specific to what the book genuinely does well. If our judges cannot stand behind an award, the honest-or-free model protects the author.
BookyAwards fits published indie novels, nonfiction books, memoirs, romance, thrillers, fantasy, self-help, business, and other finished books. It is not a cash-prize writing contest for unpublished drafts.
Booky winners receive a permanent award page, judge reasoning, supporting passages, rubric scores, certificate, and embeddable badge. The Author Bundle adds a press release, social graphics, audio reel, and cover-with-badge image.
Start with the free screen, then submit for full judging when you are ready for a permanent award page and author-ready assets.
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