“To illustrate the impact and value of the SBDA awards, board member Aida Dennehy described how her life as a writer dramatically changed when she won last year’s “Best Unpublished Novel.” Before, her writing was shared only with her family; but now she realizes she...
SDBA is pleased to present the 2018 finalists in the unpublished categories where entrant's scores qualified. Be sure to congratulate these authors!
Although the SDBA competition has been modified for 2018, we still have a number of activities planned for the coming months, and there are many other ways to help us continue our mission of supporting local authors.
THE 2018 WINDOW FOR PUBLISHED AND UNPUBLISHED SUBMISSIONS IS NOW CLOSED. BEST OF LUCK TO ALL ENTRANTS!
The 23rd annual SDBA submission period for published entries will run January 1, 2018, thru January 31, 2018. Can't wait to read your submissions!
It's that time of year where gifts are given. SDBA has one for you! At long last, there are FINALIST STICKERS available for sale!
It’s almost time to receive SDBA entries for the Published! On, January 1, 2018, we will open up the guidelines and include the Published Entry Form (currently not on the site because we’re in the Unpublished Entry Window). We...
Individuals and corporations open their hearts and wallets on a national day devoted to giving back. The San Diego Book Awards Association is a 501c3 nonprofit, and we could not do what we do without your continued gifts and...
Calling all Unpublished Entries for the 2018 San Diego Book Awards! Entry fee for each Unpublished Novel/Novels for Children/Memoir submission is $30.00. Entry fee for each Unpublished Short Story/Poetry Chapbook submission is $15.00. The submission period for unpublished entries will begin...