The Authors Show® serves as a resource for authors and allows members to engage in promotion and publicity for marketing purposes. The site offers professionally produced radio interviews that are broadcast worldwide.



WILMINGTON, NC, September 21, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Don McCauley has announced The Authors Show® 2026 Book Cover Contest is now open.

Two Grand Prize winners (Fiction and Nonfiction categories) will receive prize packages worth over $2000. In addition, one winner will be chosen from each of the genre classifications and will receive a First Place winners seal that can be used online or printed for use on print books, and a 20% discount voucher from Book Cover Hub.

Full contest details are available at The Authors Show® site at https://wnbnetworkwest.com/book-cover-contest.

Covers are evaluated on various criteria by a panel of judges, and the public can also vote on the overall appeal of covers with a thumbs up. Both the judges and the public votes are combined in the final score.

CONTEST - Starts September 15, 2026 and ends November 15, 2026

PUBLIC VOTING WINDOW - Begins September 30 and ends November 25, 2026

WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED - December 2026

Recognition and credibility come with winning awards, and awards are a great marketing vehicle. With recognition by others comes also the opportunity to let the world know about a work, something that can be done using press/media releases and social media postings, as the more your name and your titles appear out there, the more you increase your chances for your work to be found by book buyers.

SOME OF THE BENEFITS WINNING A BOOK COVER CONTEST CAN BRING

*Credibility and Prestige: winning adds credibility to your work, signaling to readers and industry professionals that your book meets high design standards, which can enhance your reputation as an author.
* Increased visibility: a winning cover can gain attention from readers, publishers, and the media.
* Marketing advantage: a winning cover can be a powerful marketing tool, making your book stand out in a crowded marketplace and potentially increasing sales.
* Networking Opportunities: success in a contest can lead to connections with industry professionals, including publishers, designers, and fellow authors.
* Motivation and Confidence: Recognition from a panel of judges can boost your confidence and motivate you to continue pursuing high standards in your work.

Submissions can be made at https://wnbnetworkwest.com/book-cover-contest.

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The Authors Show® is a professional interview podcast created in 2005 that offers participants multiple benefits that authors who are serious about marketing their work need to consider, especially inasmuch as these benefits have long lasting effects. The Authors Show broadcasts interviews on multiple channels, each featuring one individual author for a full 24hrs Monday through Thursday, and 3-day weekends, Friday through Sunday.

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