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Recognizing excellence in independent publishing since 1996.
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🚨 Black Friday savings start now! Take 20% OFF your IPPY Awards entry with code BF20 until 12/3. Get the recognition you deserve—enter now: https://t.co/nBAftZ0mmS
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“Whenever I use the medal stickers on books I’m presenting, selling, or displaying, they always get attention. The actual medal, which is quite heavy, is also a draw!” - Carole Bumpus, 4× IPPY Award-Winning Author
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“What an incredible honor to receive the IPPY Award. It’s offered increased exposure for events, panels, and other wonderful recognition.” - Sara Reish Desmond, Bronze Medalist in the 2025 IPPY Awards🥉
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⏳Don’t wait—early-bird pricing ends today! It's your last chance to lock in the lowest entry fees for the 2026 IPPY Awards. Join thousands of authors and publishers who have gained recognition and credibility through this prestigious program. Enter now: https://t.co/hLbq7yWktx
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Your book deserves to be seen, and you don’t have to do it alone. 🌟 Dive into our latest blog to discover 6 ways indie authors can cross-promote their work, from social media shoutouts to collaborative events. https://t.co/ZizM4fNRDR
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“The award adds a level of credibility and excitement that’s been a real asset in promoting my work.” - Kathleen Fine, Gold Medalist for Girl on Trial in the 2024 IPPY Awards
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🎙️ Independent authors, are you using podcasts to grow your audience? Podcasts give you the chance to share your story, engage listeners, and showcase your book in a memorable way. Read our latest blog to discover 5 podcast marketing strategies: https://t.co/AnDiCxvcma
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Covers do more than catch the eye—they tell your readers what to expect. From genre cues to visual hierarchy, good design is essential. 💡 Discover seven tips behind designing a cover that delivers. 🔗 Read the full guide: https://t.co/AtZ7Q1DVqQ
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Caroline Wright’s SECONDS just won a 2025 IPPY Gold! 🥇 After years in mainstream publishing, she shifted to hyper-local projects, and the award validated that bold move. Look for the IPPY gold seal on her reprint soon.
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Congratulations to the 2025 IPPY Awards medalists! 🏅📚 It was an honor to celebrate your incredible achievements in independent publishing during last week’s virtual event. We can't wait to see what you accomplish next!
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Meet J.R. Miller, debut author of The Hike Not Taken and proud 2025 IPPY Silver Medalist in the Novella/Short Story category! 🥈 Congratulations @JRMillerWrites! We can't wait to see what you do next.
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After an exciting 2025 award season celebrating the best in independent publishing, we’re thrilled to announce that submissions for the 2026 IPPY Book Awards are officially open! Submit your work today before prices increase on 10/15. https://t.co/hLbq7yWktx
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Meet @cynthiapreeves, 2025 IPPY Gold Medalist in Religious Fiction for The Last Whaler! With 30+ years of writing, this award validates her years of research, travel, and storytelling, and also brings new life to her novel. Congratulations! We can't wait to see what you do next.
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✨ You’ve poured your heart into your book. Now it’s time to let the world see it. Book awards aren’t just about trophies—they’re about confidence, credibility, and community. Explore what winning an IPPY can mean for you on our blog. https://t.co/ARwkvvtBiA
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🏅The results are in!🏅 We’re proud to announce the 2025 IPPY Award medalists! This year’s medalists include self-published authors, university presses, and independent publishing houses from 14 countries. 📖 See the winners: https://t.co/YZ6CdfaPRC
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A.G. Roberts let the story unfold—and it led to award-winning success. 🏅 Her debut LITE: The High Treason Incident earned a 2023 IPPY Bronze Medal. Discover her writing journey and what’s next: https://t.co/5MfF8OnnwT
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It's National Photography Month! 📸 Celebrate with us by exploring the 2024 Photography medalists in the Photography category: 🥇 The Uyghurs: Kashgar before the Catastrophe 🥈 Remembering Bears 🥈 BOSQUE, Winter Wings 🥉 Shaker Made: Inside Pleasant Hill's Shaker Village
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Lucy Day has won two IPPY Silver Medals in a row for her heartfelt romances. ✨ On our blog, Lucy opens up about her surprise reaction to winning, the inspiration behind her Jasmine Falls series, and advice she has for aspiring authors. 📚 Read more: https://t.co/qKi8RlIzCq
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✨ From buzz to book sales—indie author events connect your story with the readers who matter most. Here are 5 reasons to host or join one: 🔗 https://t.co/1VIEDBaPgI
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The 2025 IPPY Awards judging has officially begun! Over the next month, our expert panel will evaluate each submission for excellence in content, design, and production. Stay tuned—medalists will be revealed on or before May 22, 2025! 🏅
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