The Rules
Eligibility & Submission
Only original manuscripts in English are eligible. Submissions must be accompanied by a completed digital form and a clear, high-resolution cover image. All works must be previously unpublished.
Formatting & Content
Manuscripts must be submitted in PDF format with a 12pt Times New Roman font. The text must be double-spaced with one-inch margins. No illustrations or photographs are permitted in the submitted manuscript.
Intellectual Property
By submitting, authors grant ZEUS International Book Awards a non-exclusive, worldwide license to use the manuscript for promotional purposes, including online reviews and social media features.
Review & Notification
Submissions are reviewed by a panel of international literary experts. Selected finalists will be notified via email within 48 hours of the review deadline. Finalists will be invited to a virtual presentation.
Common Inquiries
Submission Deadline
Submissions for the upcoming cycle close on October 15th. Late entries are not accepted due to the rigorous review process.
Eligibility Criteria
Open to all authors worldwide. Books must be original works in English or translated into English for consideration.
Review Process
Each submission undergoes a multi-stage evaluation by our international jury, focusing on literary merit and global impact.
Award Ceremony
The winners are announced in January. The ceremony is held annually in a historic grand library to celebrate literary excellence.