The Firebird Frequent Flyer Award celebrates returning authors who have previously submitted their books to the International Firebird Book Awards.
It’s our way of saying thank you for your continued support and commitment to excellence in storytelling.
EXCLUSIVE TO RETURNING AUTHORS
♥ All returning authors may select one of the following categories in addition to their regular category selections.
(Select one and include it with your online entry form. This is FREE.)
♥ One deserving winner will receive The Firebird Frequent Flyer Award, with their entry fee refunded and doubled!
(All returning authors are automatically entered into this contest – no need to do anything.)
Best Evolution of Style
Description: This category focuses on how an author’s writing style has evolved. It recognizes growth, experimentation, voice, structure, and technique development.
Purpose: To honor authors who have shown significant improvement or a bold change in their writing approach between their first and most recent submissions.
Best Series Continuation
Description: This category is for authors who have submitted multiple works within the same series or universe. It acknowledges the strength and continuity of their narrative arc or world-building across entries.
Purpose: To highlight authors who have crafted compelling, ongoing series that captivate readers through consistency and depth.
Best Risk-Taker
Description: This category celebrates authors who have taken creative risks in their work, whether by exploring unconventional narrative structures, experimenting with genre-blending, or tackling bold, new themes.
Purpose: To reward authors who step out of their comfort zones and experiment with innovative ideas, even if the outcome is not traditionally “safe.”
Best Thematic Exploration
Description: For authors who have returned with a strong focus on a particular theme or social issue across multiple works. This category honors deep, thoughtful explorations of topics that resonate on a larger scale.
Purpose: To recognize authors who return with a purposeful thematic vision, crafting works that thoughtfully engage with important subjects.
Most Innovative Use of Genre
Description: This category honors authors who have skillfully blended or pushed the boundaries of their chosen genre in creative and new ways. For example, mixing mystery with fantasy or blending historical fiction with science fiction.
Purpose: To recognize authors who have taken familiar genres and made them their own by innovating within or across them.
Best Author Branding
Description: For returning authors who have built a strong personal or brand identity through their writing, online presence, or marketing. This category recognizes those who have effectively created a cohesive author persona.
Purpose: To celebrate those who have established a unique, recognizable voice and image in the literary community, both on and off the page.
Best Writing in a New Format
Description: This category rewards authors who have ventured into a new medium, such as short stories, flash fiction, poetry, screenplays, or interactive storytelling
Purpose: To encourage and reward authors who expand their repertoire and embrace new forms of storytelling.
Best Multi-Platform Author
Description: This is for returning authors who have expanded their storytelling beyond books. This could include creating podcasts, writing blogs, developing social media accounts for storytelling, or creating videos that engage their fanbase.
Purpose: To recognize those who have effectively used different platforms to build a broader presence in the literary world.
Best Literary Merit
Description: This category recognizes exceptional literary quality, focusing on technical aspects of writing such as prose style, structure, and eloquence. It’s an acknowledgment of the craft above all else.
Purpose: To honor returning authors who consistently demonstrate excellence in literary technique and craftsmanship.
Lifetime Achievement (Special Recognition)
Description: This is a special category for a returning author who has submitted multiple times over the years, showing a long-term dedication to their craft and the contest itself.
Purpose: To recognize sustained excellence, dedication, and perseverance in writing over time.
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