👀 Some welcome transparency here:
On jury work: "Of the 118 books, I read 27 cover-to-cover (23%). I read less than 10% of 42 of the books (36%)...
On winners: "70% of the finalists for the 2023 and 2024 Governor General’s Awards were first books; prizes too often treat writers like new cars"
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On jury work: "Of the 118 books, I read 27 cover-to-cover (23%). I read less than 10% of 42 of the books (36%)...
On winners: "70% of the finalists for the 2023 and 2024 Governor General’s Awards were first books; prizes too often treat writers like new cars"
👏👏
Reposted from
Rob Taylor
As I read the 100+ poetry books submitted for the Fred Cogswell Award, I took notes on both the books and the tricky act of judging poetry.
I've compiled some of them into an essay for @the-wood-lot.bsky.social. I hope you enjoy it!
the-wood-lot.ca/2025/01/19/s...
I've compiled some of them into an essay for @the-wood-lot.bsky.social. I hope you enjoy it!
the-wood-lot.ca/2025/01/19/s...
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