Who is supporting Novel Beginnings?
Novel Beginnings is being supported by our sponsoring partners, which includes many popular companies within the creative arts and writing communities. They are dedicated to supporting writers at the very start of their journey and beyond.
Novel Beginnings sponsors
Wattpad
Wattpad is a leading global webnovel platform. Its website hosts original fiction in many genres, helping to support both new and experienced writers. With more than 155 million monthly users, Wattpad gives many writers the chance to publish their work and reach new readers.
ElevenLabs
ElevenLabs is an international AI audio research and deployment company who have developed ElevenReader, a text-to-speech app. The app supports writers by transforming manuscripts into professionally produced audiobooks. Publishing on ElevenReader is completely free for authors, offering full control over pricing with no exclusivity.
Enter promo code NOVELBEGINNINGS11 to get a free year of the Ultra Plan, worth $99. Novel Beginnings winners will also receive credits to produce a full audiobook and will receive promotion of their work on ElevenReader.
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Kobo Writing Life
Kobo Writing Life is the self-publishing platform of Rakuten Kobo. The platform gives independent authors an easy way to self-publish e-books and audiobooks. Authors can distribute their books through public online libraries or via the subscription platform Kobo Plus. Offering the chance to distribute books in online bookstores across the world, Kobo Writing Life also gives authors complete control of their prices and promotions.
Read more about Kobo Writing Life.
Lulu
Lulu is a global leader in print-on-demand books. The company empowers authors by making it easy to publish, print, and sell their work directly. Since Lulu started in 2002, it has helped over 2.6 million authors and creators worldwide.
Enter promo code NOVBEGINNINGS20 for 20% off any self-purchases at Lulu.com. This exclusive promo code is valid for one use per Novel Beginnings entrant until April 30th, 2026.
Author Nation
Author Nation is the world’s largest independent author conference. It is hosted yearly in Las Vegas, with Author Nation Live 2026 scheduled for November 10th to 13th, 2026. Tickets to the event include workshops, genre panels, and professional headshots, as well as the chance to connect with publishers and like-minded authors.
Enter promo code PWA25 to get $50 off your Author Nation Live ticket.
Read more about Author Nation.
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