# 🎙️ Author in the Headlights Podcast | Featuring Hannah Jacobson – Book Award Pro

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Podcast: [Author in the Headlights](https://stenobird.com/podcast/author-in-the-headlights-7109453)
Published: 2026-01-07T05:30:27+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/strider-klusman/episodes/Author-in-the-Headlights-Podcast--Featuring-Hannah-Jacobson--Book-Award-Pro-e3d9v4e
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## Resource

How do book awards really work—and are they worth it for your book marketing? In this episode of Author in the Headlights , we sit down with Hannah Jacobson of Book Award Pro to demystify the world of literary awards and reviews for authors at every stage. Hannah explains how Book Award Pro works with indie-published, traditionally published, and even unpublished authors to identify the right award programs for each book—saving authors time, money, and frustration. We dive into award strategies, realistic expectations, and how to avoid wasting resources on programs that won’t move the needle. We also break down: 📚 How Book Award Pro matches your book to the best-fit award programs 💡 The different program options and costs , including free opportunities ⭐ The critical differences between professional reviews vs. reader reviews 📈 How each type of review impacts visibility, credibility, and long-term marketing Whether you’re launching your first book or refining your author platform, this episode is packed with practical insight to help you use awards and reviews strategically—not blindly. 🔗 Learn more about Book Award Pro: https://bookawardpro.com/ 🔗 Explore Duramen Publishing’s Author Resources: https://www.duramenpublishing.com/author-resources 👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share if you want smarter tools and real-world advice for authors navigating today’s publishing landscape. #AuthorInTheHeadlights #BookAwardPro #HannahJacobson #BookAwards #IndieAuthors #SelfPublishing #TraditionalPublishing #AuthorMarketing #BookReviews #ProfessionalReviews #ReaderReviews #WritingCommunity #PublishingTips #AuthorResources #DuramenPublishing

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