2013 World Book Awards Competition Begins Friday, February 1

Jan. 29, 2013 - PRLog -- The international celebration of literary excellence known as the World Book Awards will begin its fourth annual competition on Friday, February 1, 2013. Authors, photographers, and publishers from around the world can enter their works into the 2013 World Book Awards competition at WorldBookAwards.com.

An award-winning book can capture the attention of bookstores, publishers, libraries, and readers, which can translate into increased sales and publicity. In just a few short years, the World Book Awards have become recognized as the best way for authors and publishers to garner mainstream media attention and publicity for their works.The World Book Awards are dedicated to providing authors of all genres the perfect opportunity to receive the attention and accolades their works deserve.

The 2013 World Book Awards will provide groundbreaking promotional services for nominees and winners, such as the inaugural World Book Awards Ceremony. For the first time ever, nominated books will be part of an actual awards show, complete with a host and presenters. Each award winner will be able to contribute a short speech to be incorporated into the video broadcast. Video clips from the Awards Ceremony can be used as commercials for the winning books and nominees, providing priceless publicity opportunities.

The combined value of the publicity opportunities available through the 2013 World Book Awards are valued at over $15,000 USD.

The World Book Awards is proud to provide such extraordinary publicity coverage for books in anticipation of the busy 2013 holiday season.

Books published in 2013, 2012, or 2011 with an ISBN number are eligible to enter the competition before the October 8, 2013 deadline. Galley copies are welcome.

World Book Awards winners and nominees will have the right to highlight their award on their book covers, Web sites, and marketing materials.

Entry information and full rules and regulations are available at the official World Book Awards Web site at http://www.worldbookawards.com