2026 Thriller Awards Submission Form

AWARDS CATEGORY
With the exception of audiobooks, each work may only be submitted to ONE category. If you would also like to submit the audiobook version of this work, please complete a separate submission.

FIRST NOVELS must be entered in Best First Novel, regardless of publication format, with the exception of young adult novels, which should be entered into the Young Adult category.

AUDIOBOOKS cannot be submitted to the 2026 Thriller Awards if the book was already submitted for consideration in a previous year, in any format (print or ebook).
Submitted for Award Category:
WORK INFORMATION
Title of Work:
Collection or Magazine (Name & Month)
ISBN (if short story, enter n/a)
ITW Approved Publisher:

ITW Approved Publisher: A - D E - H I - L M - P Q - S T - Z Self-published (Active ITW Member only) Non-listed publisher (Indicate Below)
A - D
E - H
I - L
M - P
Q - S
T - Z
If you do not see your publisher on this list, please write in the name here:
First ENGLISH LANGUAGE Publication Date First ENGLISH LANGUAGE Publication Date / MM / DD YYYY
Has this work been translated from a non-English initial publication?

Has this work been translated from a non-English initial publication? Yes No
Original Publication Date Original Publication Date / MM / DD YYYY
Original LANGUAGE of publication
Original COUNTRY of publication
Amazon Link (required for validation; if not on Amazon, enter n/a)
Goodreads Link (required for validation; if not on Goodreads, enter n/a)
AUTHOR INFORMATION
Author's Name Author's Name First Last
Author's Email Address (required for award confirmation - may NOT be publicist or agent address)
1st Co-author's Name (if applicable) 1st Co-author's Name (if applicable) First Last
2nd Co-author's Name (if applicable) 2nd Co-author's Name (if applicable) First Last
If written under a pen name, please disclose actual author name.
Name of Narrator(s)
SUBMITTER INFORMATION
Submitted by (First Name, Last Name) Submitted by (First Name, Last Name) First Last
Submitter's Email

Confirm Email Address
Submitter's Role
Submitter's Title (Author may simply state "Author")
Submitter's Company (Author/Publisher/Firm/Agency)
Phone Number (please include area and country code)
SUBMISSION FILES & LINKS
ITW does not accept hard copy submissions in any format.

With the exception of the Best Audiobook category, all submissions must be made via a PDF.
Submit novels or short stories via PDF:

1) Name the PDF using the following format: author’s last name, first name, and the title of the work. Example: “McKinty, Adrian – The Chain”

2) Click the browse button below and attach the submission in PDF format. Only files in .pdf format are allowed. One file per submission.
PDF Submission

Attach Files
Submit audiobooks via Audible.com link:

Copy and paste the URL that directly links to the audiobook on Audible.com. If book is not available on Audible.com, leave this field empty and send a message to toddgerber@thrillerwriters.org.
Audible URL:
SUBMISSION TERMS & CONDITIONS
Early submission is strongly encouraged to give judges maximum reading time. Last-minute submissions create a backlog that may not permit judges to fully consider your submission.

If you have any questions or problems, please review our Frequently Asked Questions or contact Tosca Lee, Awards VP: AwardsVP@thrillerwriters.org
I am entering the work for award consideration in the category selected.

I am entering the work for award consideration in the category selected. Yes No
This work was first published in the English language by an ITW Recognized publisher or by an ITW Active Member between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025.

This work was first published in the English language by an ITW Recognized publisher or by an ITW Active Member between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025. Yes No
It’s important to note for a work to be submitted to ITW as consideration for membership or an award, registered copyright must be held 100% by the author or an authorized party acting on behalf of the author. ITW reserves the right to validate authenticity through third-party software.

It’s important to note for a work to be submitted to ITW as consideration for membership or an award, registered copyright must be held 100% by the author or an authorized party acting on behalf of the author. ITW reserves the right to validate authenticity through third-party software. Yes No
To provide our judges with sufficient reading time, all entries MUST be submitted by the deadlines in the following schedule:

- Publication on or before 6/30 must be submitted by 8/31
- Publication on or before 9/30 must be submitted by 10/15
- Publication on or after 10/01 must be submitted by 11/30

ALL SUBMISSIONS must be received by 11/30 without exception.

To provide our judges with sufficient reading time, all entries MUST be submitted by the deadlines in the following schedule:

- Publication on or before 6/30 must be submitted by 8/31
- Publication on or before 9/30 must be submitted by 10/15
- Publication on or after 10/01 must be submitted by 11/30

ALL SUBMISSIONS must be received by 11/30 without exception. Yes No
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2026 Thriller Awards Submission Form

2026 Thriller Awards Submission Form

AWARDS CATEGORY

WORK INFORMATION

AUTHOR INFORMATION

SUBMITTER INFORMATION

SUBMISSION FILES & LINKS

ITW does not accept hard copy submissions in any format.

With the exception of the Best Audiobook category, all submissions must be made via a PDF.

Submit audiobooks via Audible.com link:

Copy and paste the URL that directly links to the audiobook on Audible.com. If book is not available on Audible.com, leave this field empty and send a message to toddgerber@thrillerwriters.org.

SUBMISSION TERMS & CONDITIONS

2026 Thriller Awards Submission Form

2026 Thriller Awards Submission Form

AWARDS CATEGORY

WORK INFORMATION

AUTHOR INFORMATION

SUBMITTER INFORMATION

SUBMISSION FILES & LINKS

ITW does not accept hard copy submissions in any format. With the exception of the Best Audiobook category, all submissions must be made via a PDF.

Submit audiobooks via Audible.com link: Copy and paste the URL that directly links to the audiobook on Audible.com. If book is not available on Audible.com, leave this field empty and send a message to toddgerber@thrillerwriters.org.

SUBMISSION TERMS & CONDITIONS

ITW does not accept hard copy submissions in any format.

With the exception of the Best Audiobook category, all submissions must be made via a PDF.

Submit audiobooks via Audible.com link:

Copy and paste the URL that directly links to the audiobook on Audible.com. If book is not available on Audible.com, leave this field empty and send a message to toddgerber@thrillerwriters.org.