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PenMasters Global Fiction Awards
The PenMasters Global Fiction Awards celebrate bold storytelling and exceptional craft across all genres of fiction—from literary and historical to fantasy, thriller, romance, speculative, and beyond. Open to writers around the world, these awards were created to honor creativity, voice, and narrative impact in a space that is accessible, fair, and focused on the writer.
While we do not offer a monetary prize, we intentionally prioritize lasting recognition over fleeting rewards.
Winners and finalists receive:
- A prestigious, high-definition digital award badge suitable for websites, book covers, and social media
- Lifetime promotion through the PenMasters Global platform, including features across our network, newsletters, and future anthologies
- Permanent placement on our “PenMasters for Life” Wall of Honor-reserved for winners and hosted on our high-traffic site
At PenMasters Global, we believe that real value comes from visibility, credibility, and community—not just a check. Our mission is to create a space where writers can gain meaningful exposure, build their audience, and earn recognition that helps elevate their career long after the contest ends. Whether you’re sharing your first story or your fiftieth, the crew at PenMasters Global is here to champion your voice—and celebrate your journey.
PenMasters Global Nonfiction Medal
The PenMasters Global Nonfiction Medal honors outstanding achievement in nonfiction writing across a wide range of categories—including memoir, biography, history, business, self-help, spirituality, and beyond. These awards are open to writers worldwide and were founded to spotlight truth-telling, intellectual depth, and personal insight in all its forms.
Our mission is to elevate writers who dare to inform, inspire, and challenge through the power of real-world storytelling. We focus on celebrating voice, clarity, originality, and the capacity to move or educate readers through lived experience, research, or reflection.
While we do not offer a cash prize, we believe the most meaningful rewards last longer than a single paycheck.
Winners and finalists receive:
- A distinguished, high-resolution digital award seal, perfect for promotional use on book covers, websites, and social media
- Ongoing promotion through the PenMasters Global platform, including regular features across our network, email highlights, and inclusion in upcoming curated collections
- A permanent spotlight on our “PenMasters for Life” Wall of Honor—reserved for winners and hosted on our high-traffic site
At PenMasters Global, we believe that real value comes from visibility, credibility, and community—not just a check. Our mission is to create a space where writers can gain meaningful exposure, build their audience, and earn recognition that helps elevate their career long after the contest ends. Whether you’re sharing your first story or your fiftieth, the crew at PenMasters Global is here to champion your voice—and celebrate your journey.
PenMasters Global Prize for Literary Excellence
PenMasters Global Prize for Literary Excellence
The PenMasters Global Award for Literary Excellence is our premier, flagship competition—honoring exceptional writing across 73 diverse categories of fiction and nonfiction. Open to authors worldwide, this award was created to recognize those who push the boundaries of storytelling, offering fresh insight, emotional resonance, and intellectual depth.
To ensure we spotlight the freshest voices and most current works, only books published within the last five years (2021–2026) are eligible for entry.
At PenMasters, we believe the most enduring reward isn’t a cash prize—it’s visibility, credibility, and long-term recognition.
Winners and finalists receive:
- A distinguished, high-resolution digital award seal for promotional use
- Ongoing promotion through our platform, email campaigns, and curated features
- A permanent place on our “PenMasters for Life” Wall of Honor-reserved for winners and hosted on our high-traffic site
At PenMasters Global, we believe that real value comes from visibility, credibility, and community—not just a check. Our mission is to create a space where writers can gain meaningful exposure, build their audience, and earn recognition that helps elevate their career long after the contest ends. Whether you’re sharing your first story or your fiftieth, the crew at PenMasters Global is here to champion your voice—and celebrate your journey.
PENMASTERS GLOBAL FICTION AWARDS
ONE CATEGORY ENTRY
$39.00
A single-category book submission qualifies a piece for a category prize as well as "Book of the Year" consideration. A full list of categories can be found on the entry form.
$39 per title/per category
(Example: One book in two categories equals $78.00--requires separate $39 transactions)
*DEADLINE TO ENTER 8/10/2025*
PENMASTERS GLOBAL NONFICTION MEDAL
ONE CATEGORY ENTRY
$39.00
A single-category book submission qualifies a piece for a category prize as well as "Book of the Year" consideration. A full list of categories is available on the entry form.
$39 per title/per category
(Example: One book in two categories equals $78.00--requires separate $39 transactions)
*DEADLINE TO ENTER 10/10/2025*
PENMASTERS GLOBAL AWARD FOR LITERARY EXCELLENCE
ONE CATEGORY ENTRY
$35.00
A single-category book submission qualifies a piece for a category prize as well as "Book of the Year" consideration. A full list of categories is available on the entry form.
$35 per title/per category
(Example: One book in two categories equals $70.00--requires separate $35 transactions)
*DEADLINE TO ENTER 11/16/2025*
