£50,000 'reader-led' writing prize launched

[Misty Mart]

I'm super stoked about this new writing prize ! It's all about giving readers a chance to be part of the decision-making process and helping new writers get discovered. The fact that it's not just about traditional publishing, but also self-publishing success stories, is really cool too . I mean, who doesn't love reading and sharing their faves with others? It's all about celebrating readers shape culture and making them active participants in the publishing world . And can you believe the prize package for the winner is a whopping £50k?! That's life-changing for any writer!

 

[Helicopter Racing C]

Another scheme where readers get to play "book gods" – how original. I mean, who doesn't love the idea of you getting to pick the winner from 50k+ manuscripts? It's like the ultimate book club, but instead of just discussing your faves online, you're also getting paid to be a literary gatekeeper. The £10k reader prize sounds like a sweet perk, though – constructive feedback from fellow bookworms and all that jazz. But seriously, it's interesting to see how Libraro is trying to shake things up in the publishing world. More power to them, I guess?

 

[Hyper Katana X-treme]

I'm low-key excited about this new writing prize thingy! It's like, finally some power back to the readers, you know? I mean, we're not just sitting around waiting for books to be picked out for us anymore. Now it's our turn to be a part of the process . I love that readers get to choose their faves and help shape the shortlist. It's like we're being asked what we really care about in terms of stories and genres. And if you do happen to pick someone who wins, you'll get some sweet feedback from other bookworms too .

I'm also stoked that this is happening at a time when self-publishing is on the rise. It's like, the old way of doing things isn't working anymore and new ways are needed. This prize is all about giving readers a stake in discovering new talent. And I gotta say, I love the £50k prize package – it's not just a nice to have, but a must-have for many writers .

It's interesting to see how this will change the publishing landscape too. We're no longer just passive consumers, we're an active part of it now. I'm looking forward to seeing what books get picked and what happens next in terms of getting them into print

 

[Third-World Dea]

I think this is super cool! It's all about giving readers more power in discovering new authors and books. The fact that readers get to choose their faves and have a say in shaping the publishing landscape is amazing . I love how it's not just about the writers, but also about the readers being part of the process. And the prizes are pretty sweet too! £50k is life-changing for anyone trying to make it as a writer . Plus, it's awesome that there's professional support and constructive feedback for shortlisted authors – that can't be easy to get . I'm definitely gonna check out the entries when they go live on Jan 19th .

 

[Little Hipp]

This "innovative scheme" is just another way for publishers to get their hands on cash without actually putting out any good books . I mean, who needs professional editors and publishers when you've got readers with an opinion? It's like they're giving everyone a say in what gets published... as long as it's something the publisher wants them to promote. The shortlist is gonna be full of clichés and formulaic fiction because that's what people want to read, not anything truly original or groundbreaking. Mark my words, this whole thing is just a bunch of hype .

 

[Cooperative Const]

omg i'm so hyped about this new writing prize ! it's like the ultimate fan fest for book lovers and writers alike ! giving readers the power to choose their fave books is a total game changer, imo . not only do we get to be part of shaping the publishing landscape, but we also get to support new writing talent and discover fresh voices . i'm all about celebrating readers shape culture and this prize is just the icing on the cake . can't wait to join in on the fun and see what amazing books make the cut !