Author Services

Award Submissions

At Berrett-Koehler, we understand the value of industry recognition and how prestigious awards can elevate an author’s credibility, expand their reach, and boost book sales. That’s why we offer a comprehensive Award Submission Service, where we research, select, and submit your book for relevant awards on your behalf.

What We Offer:

  • Curated Award Research – We identify the best awards that align with your book’s genre, theme, and target audience.
  • Full Submission Management – We handle all the paperwork, formatting, and requirements to ensure a seamless application process.
  • Deadline Tracking – We keep track of submission deadlines and ensure your book is considered on time.
  • Fee Handling Support – If an entry fee is required, we will facilitate the payment process and discuss options with you.
  • Promotion & Recognition – If your book is shortlisted or wins, we’ll amplify the achievement through our marketing channels.

How It Works

  1. Start by selecting and purchasing the number of award submissions you'd like us to handle on your behalf
  2. Next, you will receive a curated list of awards opportunities and pricing information
  3. After you review and approve your selections, we'll send you an invoice covering only the specific award fees for your chosen submissions

We've structured our process this way because award deadlines and early-bird pricing windows vary significantly. By reviewing your choices before processing payment, we can guarantee that every submission maximizes your chances of success while respecting important timing constraints and budget considerations.

The result? You get expert guidance on which awards matter most for your book, without the risk of paying for submissions that don't align with your goals or timeline. 

Why It Matters:

  • Winning or being nominated for an award provides valuable third-party validation of your book’s impact.
  • Awards can lead to increased media coverage, speaking opportunities, and sales growth.
  • We help you navigate the complex and time-consuming submission process so you can focus on your work.

Book Giveaway Services

Boost visibility, engagement, and excitement for your book with our Book Giveaway Service! As your publisher, we take care of the entire giveaway process—ensuring a seamless and impactful promotion.

  • We Set Up the Giveaway – We handle all the logistics, from choosing the best platform for the giveaway to crafting compelling promotional copy.
  • We Provide the Books – We ensure the winners receive their books promptly.
  • We Promote the Giveaway – Leveraging our marketing channels, we maximize exposure by reaching engaged readers through our email lists, website, and social media platforms.

This service is designed to generate buzz, grow your audience, and increase book discoverability—all while you sit back and enjoy the results!

Want to run a giveaway for your book? Let’s make it happen!

Reviews Services

Boost your book’s visibility and credibility with a professional, industry-recognized review. Berrett-Koehler offers two paid review options: Kirkus Reviews and BookLife Reviews, each providing high-quality assessments that can enhance your book’s discoverability and marketing potential

Included:

  • Review fee
  • Admin fee
  • Social media graphic
  • Amazon A+ content update
  • Metadata updates

Interested?

Purchase below to get started and we will contact you within 3 business days. If you’re unsure which review is the best fit for your book, we can help guide your decision. Just shoot us an email before purchasing!

Which review is right for you?

Psst.. you can do both

Kirkus
BookLife
Word Count
250-500
300
Delivery Time
4-6 weeks
4-6 weeks
Rush Option
Industry Reach
Highest
Highest
Private Review Option
Pre-launch Review?
Manuscript Option?
Yes (up to 100k words)

Textbook Marketing Campaign

Is your book a great fit for university courses? Our academic outreach service connects your book with professors who may adopt it as a textbook.

  • Marketing campaign fee and setup
  • Course and department research
  • Print books and ebooks for instructors
  • Shipping of desk copies
  • Follow-up outreach to instructors

How It Works:

  1. We partner with an expert academic marketing agency to create an email campaign targeting hundreds of professors in relevant fields.
  2. We collect department and course details from professors who express interest in receiving a complimentary desk copy.
  3. We ship copies of your book to these instructors.
  4. We follow up to determine if they plan to incorporate your book into their curriculum.

Interested?

Purchase the service below and we will contact you within 3 business days. If you have specific university departments or programs in mind, please share that information with us!