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EXPLORE OUR AWARD CATEGORIES
Explore the diverse offerings of the Living Now Book Awards, featuring over 30 categories that celebrate exceptional works aimed at enhancing lives. Whether you’re an author, illustrator, or publisher, there’s a place for your talent in categories such as Cookbooks, Personal Development, Health & Wellness, Relationships, Inspirational Memoirs, and more. Join us in recognizing the remarkable contributions of independent authors and publishers, and gain the recognition your impactful work deserves!
general CATEGORIES
1. Cookbook/Gift/Specialty
2. Journal/Activity/Coloring Book
3. Animals/Pets
4. Green Living – Alternative Energy, Conservation, Gardening
5. Family/Parenting
6. Social Activism/Charity
7. Personal Development/Growth
8. Motivation/Self-Improvement
9. Sexuality/Femininity
10. Relationships/Marriage
11. Inspirational Memoir – Male
12. Inspirational Memoir – Female
13. Enlightenment/Spirituality
14. Metaphysical (Astrology, Tarot, Psychic Development, etc.)
15. Exercise/Fitness/Yoga
16. Health/Wellness
17. Relaxation/Mindfulness
18. Mature Living/Caregiving
19. Grieving/Death/Dying
20. How-To/DIY
21. Fiction
22. Children’s Inspirational Picture Book
23. Digital Media (eBook, Audiobooks)
evergreen CATEGORIES
To commemorate world-changing books published in this new millennium, we launched the Living Now Evergreen Book Medals. The medals are presented in five categories, recognizing books published since the year 2000 for their contributions to positive global change. Our purpose is to identify truly world-changing books and bring them further recognition and exposure.
EB4 – Living Now Evergreen Book Medal for Leadership
MEDALIST
Explore award-winning lifestyle books and join us in celebrating the authors, editors, publishers, and illustrators who have made a significant impact with their inspiring works. These creators cultivate storytelling and design, offering readers guidance, motivation, and a lasting legacy in the world of independent publishing.
GUIDELINES
With entries open to authors, illustrators, publishers, and self-publishers of lifestyle books published from 2024 to 2026, submissions are judged on content, design, and production quality, emphasizing creativity and innovation. Keep reading for details on eligibility, categories, submission fees, and deadlines!
