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The british book awards aka the nibbies are the uk publishing industrys leading awards brought to you in association with the bookseller magazine. The british book awards 2020 the nibbies the bookseller. Largest nonprofit trade association for independent publishers and author publishers in the u. My book won one of the categories in national indie excellence, was a finalist in another category, was a finalist in its category in next gen indie, and got honorable. For the regional, e book, and outstanding category medalists, click the links below. Here stephanie cox interviews her on the benefits and risks for independent publishers.
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