Application for Entering
*Reminder* this IS for the 2024 SEASON for books published Jan 1, 2023-Dec 31, 2024.
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If you haven't already done so, please pay for your entry now:
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You can download a PDF application here:
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You might need to download Adobe for free here.
Or, click on the Google doc below to enter:
CHECKLIST TO ENTER:
1) Pay to enter the Lesfic Bard Awards via Paypal.
2) Enter each book into the Lesfic Bard Awards (different titles must have their own entry, but multiple categories can be within the same entry) via the Google form.
3) Wait for your numbers from the Lesfic Bard Awards via email to put into your PDF of the book. This letter should arrive within two weeks (if you don't see it, check your spam folder. We are not responsible for missed emails). Contact us if you don't hear from us in two weeks.
1) Pay to enter the Lesfic Bard Awards via Paypal.
2) Enter each book into the Lesfic Bard Awards (different titles must have their own entry, but multiple categories can be within the same entry) via the Google form.
3) Wait for your numbers from the Lesfic Bard Awards via email to put into your PDF of the book. This letter should arrive within two weeks (if you don't see it, check your spam folder. We are not responsible for missed emails). Contact us if you don't hear from us in two weeks.
DEADLINE & CONTEST INFORMATION
- Final entry deadline for 2024 is December 31, 2024 at midnight, Central Standard Time (CST) in North America. Winners and finalists will be announced internationally by Spring 2025.
- Titles must have a 2024 publication date, be published in English, and must have an ISBN number.
- PDF copies, as per set-up ONLY, as defined on the website.
- All sales are final. We will issue a refund only if a category hasn't received enough submissions.
- All books will be assigned a number after a completed application is accepted by the Lesfic Bard Awards committee. All correspondence must refer to this number. It is the applicant's responsibility to retain this number.
SUBMISSION CHECKLIST for mailed submissions:
If being mailed your submission package should contain the following:
If being mailed your submission package should contain the following:
- A completed page one entry form for each title. (Retain page two of the application for your records).
- A past press release or any marketing material for each title, if available.
- A check or money order (payable in U.S. funds – “USD” must be pre-printed on all international checks or money orders) for the full entry fee, payable to Lesfic Bard Awards.
- If you prepaid online, include a copy of your payment confirmation email.
- “LESFIC BARD AWARDS” will appear on your credit card statement.
SUBMISSION CHECKLIST for E-mailed submissions:
If being E-mailed your submission package should contain the following:
If being E-mailed your submission package should contain the following:
- Pay online (payable in U.S. funds) for the full entry fee, payable to Lesfic Bard Awards.
- “LESFIC BARD AWARDS” will appear on your credit card statement.
- Wait for your letter of acceptance before submitting your title(s) with the appropriate entry numbers. Directions on how to format each of your entries is available here.
- A past press release or any marketing material for each title, if available.
WINNERS & FINALISTS IN EACH CATEGORY RECEIVE:
- National and international media & industry exposure: We are planning an extensive public relations campaign to announce the results of the competition.
- Results will be announced on our social media pages!
- Results will be announced on our LesficBardAwards.com site and blog!
- We will promote your award-winning book. As an honored winner or runner-up, you will have the right to highlight your award on your book cover, website, and marketing material.
- Additional award stickers will be available for purchase by winners in each category!
QUESTIONS? Email us at Inquiries@LesficBardAwards.com