Breaking the Mold: Writely Literary Awards Honor Unfiltered, Unconventional, and Unforgettable Indie Voices

NEW YORK, June 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- T.O.C. Productions, an educational and networking company helping authors produce best-sellers, is hosting Writely Literary Awards to celebrate new voices in publishing at the 5th Annual Author Indie Summit.

A new era of storytelling is taking shape in Nashville. Marking the 5th anniversary of T.O.C.'s Author Indie Summit, the inaugural Writely Awards ceremony takes place July 11th - July 13th, 2025 and creates a momentous occasion to celebrate the authors who are shaping the future of literature.

The Writely Awards recognize outstanding independent authors who are enriching the reading experience for audiences around the world. Authors are encouraged to submit their work across 16 distinct award categories.

"These are authors who don't wait for permission to share their stories," said Jason Miletsky, Co-founder of the Writely Awards.

In an industry often driven by metrics, T.O.C. is shifting the spotlight to stories with meaning. All entrants are indie authors who have not only created standout books but are committed to growing their brands and connecting with readers in deeper ways. "They're staying true to themselves, and reaching readers on their own terms. These awards are about recognizing that courage and quality." shared Yobe Qiu.

"The Writely Awards shine a light on indie publishing excellence and celebrate the kind of storytelling that deserves to stand proudly alongside the best of traditional publishing," said author Sarah Sparks who submitted her book series to several categories.

While all submissions reflect the incredible talent of authors, the awards themselves aim to highlight the very best, as determined by the expert panel of judges including an ad agency director, designers, educators, PTO members, parents, and retailers.

To give entrants even more opportunities to shine, there will be three exciting new categories this year: Best Use of Rhyme, Best Educational Book, and Most Unique/Creative Concept.

About T.O.C. Productions
T.O.C. offers educational, networking and pitch opportunities to help authors advance their publishing business, sell more books, and produce best-sellers. T.O.C. Productions hosts various summits, meet-ups, networking events, in-depth publishing courses, personalized writing and business consulting, manuscript and portfolio reviews, and pitch opportunities for investment and distribution. To learn more, visit https://toc-productions.com/ or email [email protected].

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