Independent Press Award and AMPlify Audiobooks Partner to Simplify Book Submissions

The Independent Press Award, a leading champion of independent authors and publishers, and AMPlify Audiobooks, a respected provider of audiobook production and distribution services, have announced a partnership designed to simplify the submission process for the annual Independent Press Award book contest.

The core goal of the collaboration is to significantly ease the administrative burden on independent authors. The new arrangement integrates AMPlify Audiobooks’ service platform as an alternative, user-friendly channel for authors submitting their titles to the award.

Gabby Olczak, Sponsor of the Independent Press Award, emphasized the benefit for the writing community. "We are always looking for ways to better serve the independent publishing community," Olczak said. "Working with AMPlify Audiobooks means authors who use their services can now easily manage their award submissions alongside their production needs. It’s a natural fit, allowing us to focus on the high-quality content the Independent Press Award is known for, while also embracing modern submission methods."

AMPlify Audiobooks, a direct-sale platform developed by Pro Audio Voices Inc., is dedicated to helping independent authors maximize their reach and royalties through professional audiobook services. This new partnership directly connects their author base with one of the industry's most respected book awards.

"Independent authors deserve every opportunity to be recognized for their incredible work," commented Becky Parker Geist, Founder and CEO of Pro Audio Voices. "Our platform is designed to support the entire lifecycle of an author's book, and simplifying the awards process is a valuable extension of that support. We're proud to partner with the Independent Press Award to give our authors an easier path to potential recognition."

The new, streamlined submission channel is effective immediately for the upcoming 2026 Independent Press Award cycle. Authors planning to submit should note the final submission deadline is December 15th, 2025. Specific instructions on how to leverage the Pro Audio Voices system for award entry are available on the Independent Press Award's rules page, https://www.independentpressaward.com/award-rules. 

This partnership underscores a shared commitment to elevating the independent publishing sector, promoting excellence in writing, and providing independent creators with the tools and recognition they need to thrive in a competitive market.

The Independent Press Award is an international book awards program dedicated to honoring the best books published by independent authors and publishers. AMPlify Audiobooks, an initiative of Pro Audio Voices, empowers independent creators with significantly higher royalties and greater control over their audiobook sales and customers.