A writing competition that boasted a £20,000 prize fund seems to have abruptly ceased operations, leaving both winners and judges, including a Booker Prize-winning novelist, out of pocket. Launched in 2022, the Plaza Prizes had advertised ten awards for 2025, with the judging panel comprised of distinguished poets and writers.
English Translation:
Plaza Prizes: £20,000 Writing Awards Face Closure Amid Unpaid Fees and AI Controversy
A writing competition that boasted a £20,000 prize fund seems to have abruptly ceased operations, leaving both winners and judges, including a Booker Prize-winning novelist, out of pocket. Launched in 2022, the Plaza Prizes had advertised ten awards for 2025, with the judging panel comprised of distinguished poets and writers.