Guidelines

Everything You Need to Know

The eLit Book Awards celebrate the best digital books, audiobooks, and apps from independent and traditional authors, publishers, and creators. This page provides essential information on eligibility, the judging process, and how to submit your work. Here, you’ll find detailed submission guidelines, entry fees, deadlines, and all the key information you need to navigate the awards process successfully. Explore and learn how to showcase your exceptional contributions to the digital publishing world!

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WHO MAY ENTER

Publishers, authors, and creators worldwide primarily making book/publishing-related content in English (as of right now, we lack fluent speakers in other languages).

ELIGIBILITY

Creator account categories are open to anyone with active accounts for over six months with posting at least one post per week on average. For audiobook categories, the audiobooks must have release dates of 2023-2025. Audiobooks must be gifts from your chosen platform to ensure consistency among judges (e.g.- gift from Audible or Spotify).

HOW TO ENTER

Enter and pay by credit card online here.

*Please send audiobook gifts and book trailer files to info@elitawards.com. Trailer titles should be titled BookTitle.mp4 if not providing link to a platform to view.

DEADLINE

All entries must be submitted online or postmarked by the final entry deadline of September 25, 2025. A tenday grace period allows books to arrive at our office by October 9, 2025, which is the start of judging.

SUBMISSION & FEES

You may submit a title in multiple categories, but an entry fee is required for each category entered. Entry Deadlines:

  • Early-Bird Deadline 1: April 16, 2025 - $79 per entry
  • Early-Bird Deadline 2: June 18, 2025 - $89 per entry
  • Final Deadline: September 25, 2025 - $99 per entry

Once you submit your entry, we'll confirm it via email and keep you updated with judging progress and results announcements. So, be sure to provide a valid email address and add info@elitawards.com to your contacts.

JUUDGING PROCESS

Judging will be based on content, originality, and production quality. Our panel includes experts from editing, design, reviewing, bookselling, and library fields. Three to five medalists per category will be announced around November 6, 2025.

AWARDS & PRESENTATION

Gold, silver, and bronze medals will be awarded in each category. Each winning book receives a medal, a personalized certificate, and 20 sample seals. Additional award seals are available for medalists in rolls of 250 and 1,000. High-resolution versions of the medalist artwork are also available for purchase for book covers and promotional materials.

AWARD CEREMONY

All medalists are invited to join the awards ceremony that will be held virtually on December 11, 2025.

My book, “Schnooks, Crooks, Liars & Scoundrels” won yet another award! This time, it’s a silver medal from the eLit Book Awards for Current Events. The eLit Book Awards celebrates exceptional digital creation in the book world. Honored to receive such recognition!
 

Gene Berardelli

2023 Medalist & Author

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