Military-writers.com, a website dedicated to listing servicemembers (active and honorably discharged) who have written books, annually recognizes servicemember’s contributions through its “Military-Writers.com Annual Recognition Program.”
In 2007, Military-Writers.com had one form of recognition, “Military-Writers.com Book of the Year.” In 2008, in order to recognize the ongoing career successes and community service aspects of servicemembers, Military-Writers.com will have two forms of recognition: “Military-Writers.com Author of the Year” and “Military-Writers.com Book of the Year.”
Military-Writers.com Book of the Year:
The “Military-Writers.com Book of Year 2008” focuses solely on the written contribution made by the servicemember. It is that book found by the panel of judges to be the most significant literary contribution made by a servicemember in the previous year. Entry requirements are:
The servicemember is listed on http://www.military-writers.com. (There is no charge for listing on the website and interested servicemembers need only visit the FAQs section of the website and submit the necessary information;
The book was published in 2007; and,
The application and three copies of the book are received by December 31, 2007.
Military-Writers.com Author of the Year:
The “Military-Writers.com Author of the Year” recognizes published servicemembers continuing career and community services successes. Entry requirements are:
The servicemember is listed on http://www.military-writers.com. (There is no charge for listing on the website and interested servicemembers need only visit the FAQs section of the website and submit the necessary information;
The servicemember published a book anytime prior to December 31, 2007; and,
The application and three copies of the any book published by the servicemember are received by December 31, 2007.
Award:
Selected authors will receive:
A Plaque indicating their award;
Press release distribution through the website; and,
Front page exposure on the website throughout the award year.
More information and applications can be found on the website at http://www.military-writers.com. Military-Writers.com currently lists 36 current or former military servicemembers and their 76 books.
