Deadline: July 1, 2026

North Street Book Prize

Final Judge: Jendi Reiter

We're about to go into the final month to submit your self-published or hybrid-published book to this year's contest from Winning Writers. The grand prize winner will receive $10,000 in cash.

This year's contest introduces our newest category, Inspirational/ Self-Help, prompted by requests from many authors. It joins our other eight categories:

Mainstream/Literary Fiction
Genre Fiction
Creative Nonfiction & Memoir
Poetry
Children’s Picture Book
Middle Grade
Graphic Novel & Memoir
Art Book

Click here for examples of books we love and advice from the judges.

$23,500 will be awarded in all, and the top ten winners will receive additional benefits to help market their books. Books published on all self-publishing and hybrid-publishing platforms are eligible. Any year of publication is eligible. Entry fee: $95 per book, with free gifts for everyone who enters. All entrants who submit online via Submittable can choose to receive a brief commentary from one of the judges (5-10 sentences) at no extra charge.

Winning Writers is a partner member of the Alliance of Independent Authors, and this contest is recommended by Reedsy. Click to learn more about our contest.

SUBMIT HERE

Let Us Help

We try to make the entry process as simple as we can, but questions happen. You might not be sure if your book is eligible. You might be unfamiliar with Submittable. Maybe a password you need has 'fallen into the void'.

We want to help. Winning Writers has spent several years developing superior customer service under managing editor Annie Mydla. Our goal is to give you fast, efficient responses within two business days. When a refund is called for, it's issued within days, not weeks.

So email your questions to info@winningwriters.com. You can also call us.

SUBMIT HERE

Prefer to enter by mail?

You may mail your entry and $95 fee to Winning Writers, Attn: North Street Book Prize, 351 Pleasant Street Suite B PMB 222, Northampton, MA 01060-3998, USA. Please postmark your entry by July 1.

Please note that feedback will only be provided for entries submitted online, and not those entries submitted by mail.

If you would like us to return your book at the conclusion of the contest, please request this at the time of your entry and enclose an extra $10 for postage and handling.