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Time is running out for entries in Minnesota's statewide author contest

The Minnesota Author Project is a library-supported contest for self-published authors and community groups. The contest is accepting submissions for this year's prizes through May 31. Winners receive a $2,000 cash prize and their books are featured in an online collection and promoted in Library Journal and at Minnesota Libraries.

MN Writes MN Reads landing page outage

Minitex staff are working to resolve the issue. The three main services of MN Writes MN Reads, "Create, Share, and Read," all continue to function despite the landing page outage. See article for links.

Minnesota Author Project announces 2022 contest winners

The Minnesota Author Project announced award winners for Adult Fiction, Young Adult Fiction, and Communities Create on Friday, October 28 at the Minnesota Library Association Conference in Duluth. This marked the contest's fifth year recognizing Minnesota-based self-published authors.

Minnesota Libraries Publishing Project nears 1,000-book milestone

Minnesotans have created 990 book projects using the Minnesota Libraries Publishing Project (MLPP). With just 10 books to go until we reach 1,000, we take a moment to reflect on 10 notable facts about MLPP.

Self-publish for free with the MLPP!

Learn about self-publishing with the Minnesota Libraries Publishing Project (MLPP) in this free, self-paced course.

MN Writes MN Reads featured in continuum

If you are interested in learning more about self-publishing for yourself or your library patrons, check out Allison Campbell-Jensen's recent article in the University of Minnesota Libraries newsletter, continuum, "Open avenue to Minne-centric publishing."

Steve South wins 2019 Minnesota Author Project prize in Young Adult Fiction

Steve South and his novel “The Queen of Steel and Fire” have been awarded the Minnesota Author Project prize in Young Adult Fiction for 2019.

Sarah Hanley wins 2019 Minnesota Author Project prize in Adult Fiction

Sarah Hanley has been awarded this year’s Minnesota Author Project prize in Adult Fiction for her novel, "Matka." The prize was announced on September 19 at the Minnesota Library Association Annual Conference at Mystic Lake Casino.

Finalists announced for the Minnesota Author Project 2019

Congratulations to the finalists of the second annual Minnesota Author Project, which recognizes the best indie-published authors in the state of Minnesota!

Minnesota Author Project invites Minnesota's self-published authors to submit their work

The second Minnesota Author Project contest is underway. The project will honor Minnesota's best self-published authors in both the Young Adult and Adult Fiction categories. One winner in each category will collect a $1,000 prize. The submission period runs until May 31.