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About the Contest

The Publishizer Connection 2026 Contest celebrates authors whose work restores connection to ourselves, to each other, and to the natural world.

In a time of constant distraction and disconnection, we’re looking for books that help people return to what is real: grounded living, meaningful relationships, and a healthier rhythm of life.

Whether your work explores emotional healing, relational depth, community, or our connection to nature and the body, this is your opportunity to elevate your message and compete for high-impact publishing and media opportunities.

 

Who Should Submit?

If your book helps people feel more connected — mentally, physically, relationally, or environmentally — it belongs here.

 

Categories We’re Accepting

We’re inviting submissions across all areas of connection and modern wellness:

Personal Connection

Self-awareness • Emotional intelligence • Confidence • Boundaries • Trauma recovery • Identity • Spirituality • Purpose • Healing from abuse

Relational Connection

Dating • Relationships • Marriage • Divorce & separation • Family • Parenting • Workplace dynamics • Communication • Conflict resolution

Community & Social Connection

Community building • Loneliness • Friendship • Activism • Technology & AI • Social systems • Culture • Belonging • Elder care

Connection to Body & Nature

Body awareness • Fitness • Nutrition • Hormonal health • Longevity • Sleep • Beauty & skin health • Chronic illness • Holistic healing • Nature-based living • Sustainability • Environmental awareness

Financial & Life Structure

Money mindset • Financial stability • Minimalism • Wealth building • Career alignment • Life design

 

🏆 Grand Prize: The Publishizer Visibility + Publishing Accelerator

Bookstr Features
$2,000 worth of promotions including Author Questions, 1 on 1 Interview, Featured Review, and a Giveaway

PodMatch Podcast Tour Setup
10–20 podcast opportunities curated to your topic and goals

Publishizer Seasonal Book Club & Newsletter Feature
Spotlighted in an engaged community of readers, authors, and industry professionals

1:1 Publishing & Marketing Strategy Session with Bethany
Focused guidance tailored to your project, including:

  • Positioning and audience
  • Title optimization
  • Metadata and categorization
  • Publishing pathway
  • Marketing and visibility direction

 

🥇 How the Prize Is Awarded

The Grand Prize is awarded to the author whose campaign receives the highest number of reader-ordered copies.
Author-placed orders do not count.