The 2025 American Fiction Awards 8th Annual Awards Sponsored by American Book Fest™
Page Contents
Welcome Letter
Entry Fees & Deadline
Submission Checklist
Entry Form: Downloadable in Word or PDF
Payment Options
Official 2025 Categories
Welcome to The 2025 American Fiction Awards! Sponsored by American Book Fest based in Los Angeles & Phoenix
The 8th Annual American Fiction Awards (AFA) are a specialty book awards program focused on honoring excellence in FICTION.
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The publishing industry is rapidly evolving.
A printed book is no longer just a printed book.
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Fiction books have the potential to be turned into interactive e-books, television and movie programs, video games, graphic novels, web series, and so much more.
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A book award emblem on your book cover and marketing material can increase recognition, enhance your title’s credibility, and garner more attention in the crowded book buying marketplace.
You’ve put tremendous time and energy into your work. Make sure you give your book the best shot at success on all levels.
We Pick Winners! AFA was created by the same team that launched the “Best Book Awards” 21 years ago. Many titles that have placed in our family of award programs have gone on to place in other contests geared toward the independent press.
Social Media Exposure on our American Book Fest Facebook Page! Our Facebook pages have over 132,000 book lovers!
A History of Excellence! Over the last 21 years, we have featured over twenty thousand books from mainstream, indie, and self-publishers. We will continue to promote books to the national and international book-buying public!
WINNERS & FINALISTS IN EACH CATEGORY RECEIVE:
Results Announced on American Book Fest's Social Media Pages (132,000+ Fans/Friends)
Promote Your Title as an Award-Winning Book: As a winner or finalist, you will have the right to highlight your award on your book cover, website, and marketing material. Award Stickers & Premium Certificates will be available for purchase for all winners & finalists in each category.
High-Res Digital Logos: Unlike other award programs, our digital logos are free to use on your book cover, website, social media, and marketing material.
Marketing Tips & Ideas to Promote Your Award: The announcement e-mail includes links and ideas for you to maximize the impact of your award. It’s time to think outside the box and make your book relevant again!
We welcome your questions, comments, and ideas! Simply e-mail us for an immediate response.
SUBMISSION CHECKLIST (This list is on your entry form as well)
Submitting Via E-mail:
Process your entry fee online.
E-mail “abf@amerbookfest.com” a copy of your filled out entry form as well as a PDF copy of your book.
Include your e-mail address that was used to process your entry fee payment online (bottom of page one of the entry form).
If your PDF is too large to send via e-mail, we recommend using WeTransfer.com (a free service).
“AMERBOOKFES” or “AMERICANBOOKFEST” will appear on your credit card statement.
Submitting Via Snail Mail:
ONE copy of your book per category entered (Galley copies are welcome).
A completed Page One Entry Form for each title (You keep Page Two for your records.)
A check or money order (payable in U.S. Dollars; “USD” must be pre-printed on all international checks or money orders) for the entry fees, payable to “ABF” or “American Book Fest.”
If paying online, include a copy of your payment confirmation e-mail or the e-mail address you used to place the order.
“AMERBOOKFES” or “AMERICANBOOKFEST” will appear on your credit card statement.
ENTRY FORM
Please fill out an entry form for each title entered, print out and include the completed form with your submission. Be sure to review the "Submission Checklist" on each entry form. (Please note: Word document could take up to a minute to download. Thank you!) Questions? E-mail Us
Please include a check or money order with your entry submission payable to "ABF" or "American Book Fest". "USD" must be pre-printed on the check or money order.
You can also securely process your entry fee at the link below.
“AMERBOOKFES” or “AMERICANBOOKFEST” will appear on your credit card statement
