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Book Publicist Scott Lorenz Releases the Definitive 2026 Guide to 80 Top Book Awards for Authors
New York, NY, USA - December 29, 2025 - Book publicist Scott Lorenz, President of Westwind Book Marketing, has released his latest blog article, "80 Top Book Awards for Authors in 2026" [https://book-publicist.com/top-book-awards-for-authors/] offering writers a comprehensive roadmap to the most prestigious contests and recognitions available today.
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In the article, Lorenz emphasizes that book awards matter, not only as a mark of credibility but also as a powerful tool for attracting media attention, agents, and even film producers. Drawing from decades of experience in book marketing, he shares real-world success stories of authors whose careers were transformed after winning awards, from securing major publishing deals to landing national media coverage.
"Winning a book award can be the tipping point that propels an author's work into bestseller territory," says Lorenz. "It's not just about the accolade, it's about the opportunities that follow." "Sesame Street and CNN contacted me after hearing about an award for one of my clients," says Lorenz. "That would not have happened if not for the award."
One author shared: "I followed Scott's advice. It worked! To my complete surprise, Beautiful Evil Winter earned a bouquet of book awards, including a highly coveted Eric Hoffer Award and a Readers' Favorite award."
The blog post highlights 80 carefully curated awards, ranging from genre-specific contests like the Romance Writers of America's RITA Award to broad recognitions such as the National Book Awards and Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPY). Lorenz also points authors toward resources like Book Award Pro, which simplifies the process of matching to relevant contests, tracking deadlines, and managing entries.
For authors seeking to elevate their visibility, Lorenz's guide underscores the importance of third-party endorsements: "Being able to say you are an award-winning author changes the conversation," he notes. "It signals to readers, media, and industry professionals that your work has been vetted and recognized."
The full article, "80 Top Book Awards for Authors in 2026" [https://book-publicist.com/top-book-awards-for-authors/], is available now on Lorenz's blog, The Book Publicist , at Book-Publicist.com [https://book-publicist.com/top-book-awards-for-authors/]. "Compiling this list required nuanced judgment, deep domain knowledge, and manual verification across dozens of evolving literary institutions, work that, for now, remains beyond the reliable reach of generative AI tools," concludes Lorenz.
About Book Publicist Scott Lorenz
Book publicist [https://www.Westwindbookmarketing.com/] Scott Lorenz is President of Westwind Book Marketing, a public relations and marketing firm that has a special knack for working with authors to help them get all the publicity they deserve and more. Lorenz works with bestselling authors and self-published authors promoting all types of books, whether it's their first book or their 15th book. He's handled publicity for books by CEOs, CIA Officers, Navy SEALS, Homemakers, Fitness Gurus, Doctors, Lawyers and Adventurers. His clients have been featured by Good Morning America, FOX & Friends, CNN, ABC News, New York Times, Nightline, TIME, PBS, LA Times, USA Today, Washington Post, Woman's World, & Howard Stern to name a few. Learn more about Westwind Book Marketing at https://www.WestwindBookMarketing.com or contact Lorenz at scottlorenz@westwindcos.com or 734-667-2090. Follow Lorenz on Twitter @aBookPublicist [https://www.x.com/abookpublicist]. Want help titling a book? Check out Scott Lorenz's award-winning, bestselling book: Book Title Generator - A Proven System in Naming Your Book (www.BookTitleGenerator.net [http://www.booktitlegenerator.net/]).
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