AUTHORS RISING AWARDS
Award Categories and Criteria
We’re excited to announce our Authors awards and their criteria. Whether you’re a solo author, lead author, co-author, or have a book you believe is deserving of the “Book of the Year,” here’s everything you need to know to apply and win. (This is for The Book Chief Authors only).
Our Awards are running every THREE years to allow for more competition and a full house of Authors. Our next Awards will be December 2027. All Authors who have been published under The Book Chief will be automatic nominees.
We have also added a Children’s Book category as this is proving to be a popular publishing category with upcoming authors.
Categories
Criteria:
- Originality: Demonstrates unique ideas, perspectives, and creativity.
- Clarity and Coherence: Writing is clear, well-structured, and easy to follow.
- Engagement: Captivates and maintains the reader’s interest throughout.
- Influence: Notable impact on readers, as shown through online reviews.
- Research and Accuracy: Demonstrates thorough research and factual accuracy.
- Depth: Explores complex themes in a nuanced manner.
- Professionalism: Displays professionalism in interactions with editors, publishers, and designers.
- Promotion: Actively promotes their work through various channels.
Criteria:
- Project Management: Effectively managed the timeline, resources, and tasks.
- Team Collaboration: Worked well with co-authors and contributors.
- Conflict Resolution: Handled conflicts professionally and efficiently.
- Communication: Maintained clear, consistent, and open communication.
- Original Contribution: Provided substantial and original content.
- Creative Vision: Contributed to the book’s originality and appeal.
- Diversity: Engaged a wide and diverse audience.
- Dedication: Showed exceptional commitment to the project’s success.
- Research and Accuracy: Ensured contributions were well-researched and accurate.
- Promotion: Used the book as a marketing tool to promote sales.
Criteria:
- Quality of Writing: Engaging, well-structured, and impactful.
- Impact Factor: Resonated with the reader and was informative.
- Collaboration Contribution: Supported and promoted the group’s efforts.
- Leadership Skills: Assisted and led group members effectively.
- Relevance to Content Brief: Stuck to guidelines and instructions.
- Meeting Deadlines: Adhered to deadlines as required.
Criteria:
- Originality: Shows creativity and fresh ideas that capture young imaginations.
- Clarity and Accessibility: Uses clear, age-appropriate language and structure.
- Engagement and Appeal: Keeps children interested through lively, relatable storytelling.
- Message and Impact: Delivers a positive or meaningful message for young readers.
- Visual and Design Quality: Combines strong illustrations and layout to enhance the story.
- Professionalism: Demonstrates professionalism throughout the publishing process.
- Promotion and Reader Connection: Actively promotes the book and engages with readers.
Criteria:
- Writing Quality: Clear, engaging, and skillful writing.
- Originality: Offers a unique perspective or approach.
- Emotional Impact: Captures and holds the reader’s attention.
- Themes: Explores themes effectively.
- Reception: Consideration of reviews and critical reception.
- Reader Appeal: Lasting appeal and relevance.
- Author’s Craft: For non-fiction, accuracy and research; for fiction, storytelling skills.
- Impact: Inspires reader comments, feedback, and reviews.
Criteria:
- Writing Quality: Clear, engaging, and skillful writing.
- Originality: Offers a unique perspective or approach.
- Emotional Impact: Captures and holds the reader’s attention.
- Themes: Explores themes effectively.
- Reception: Consideration of reviews and critical reception.
- Reader Appeal: Lasting appeal and relevance.
- Author’s Craft: For non-fiction, accuracy and research; for fiction, storytelling skills.
- Impact: Inspires reader comments, feedback, and reviews.
Finalists & Winners
2024
Solo Author of the Year Award
Finalists
Jackie Freeborn
Sarah Nystrom
Angelina Amedka
2024 WINNER
Book of the Year Award - Fiction
Finalists
Jayce Joyce
Sue Powell
Jacqueline Freeborn
2024 WINNER
Book of the Year Award -
Non Fiction
Finalists
Mark Terrell
Tracey Secker
Mildred Muhammed
Kyle N Scott
Abbi E Hoxleigh
2024 WINNER
Lead Author of the Year Award
Finalists
Bernadette Ashton
Mildred Muhammed
Kyle N Scott
Andrea Hochgatterer
2024 WINNER
Co-Author of the Year Award
Finalists
Tammy McLeod
Phoenix Madley
Dave Williams
Jasmine Mbye
Kimberley Pereira
Liam Tuohy
Kezzebelle Ambler
Elke Wallace
Susan Beesley
Naomi Riches MBE