Compete for the *|YEAR|* CIBA Overall Grand Prize of $1,000 USD for Best Book! Over $25,000 in incredible promotional prizes for Finalists and Category Winners.
Elevate Your Author Career
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We put the best *|CONTEST_NAME|* books to the test to discover the most compelling stories and exceptional writing craft. *|CONTEST_TAGLINE|*
What’s In It For You?
Winning a Chanticleer Award isn’t just about a ribbon—it’s about accelerating your author career. We shower our winners with a powerful promotional boost:
Industry Exposure: Your book will be noticed by agents, publishers, and Hollywood producers who scout our lists for fresh talent.
Grand Prize Values: The *|CONTEST_NAME|* Grand Prize Winner receives an exclusive Book Review Package, Author Interview, and major social media promotion (a $795 value).
Continuous Spotlight: High-traffic website announcements, newsletter blasts, and social media coverage as you advance through Finalist and Winner tiers.
Author Prestige: Exclusive digital badges, book stickers for bookstore shoppers, and a gorgeous physical Prize Ribbon.
Currently accepting entries until *|CONTEST_DEADLINE|*.
Prizes & Awards Overview
More than $25,000.00 worth of cash and prizes across the CIBA competitions! The Fine Print.
$1,000 for ONE lucky Overall Grand Prize Winner!
The Exclusive *|CONTEST_NAME|* Grand Prize Winner receives a Chanticleer Book Review Package.
First Place Category Division Winners receive a coveted Blue Ribbon package, 1st Place Digital Badges and a PDF suitable for printing requirements, book stickers, posts on the Chanticleer website for linking and reference, social media posting and tagging, along with prizes from sponsors!
The Fine Print & Eligibility
Works published before *|PUBLISH_AFTER_DATE|* are not eligible.
Novels must be 60,000+ words. Manuscripts, indie, and traditionally published works are all welcome.
No erotica or graphic violence.
Judging is based on characterization, world-building, writing craft, and premise.
If you have any questions, please email info@ChantiReviews.com.
You will receive a confirmation email from PayPal and Chanticleer Book Reviews & Media after submission.
