There are, it is true, at present no great prizes in literature such as are offered by the learned professions, but there are quite as many small ones - competences; while, on the other hand, it is not so much of a lottery.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
In the world of literature, I see prizes as more of a duty to the craft itself, rather than as something for the individual.
All prizes have a role, if they are run with integrity and with a clear focus on reading and quality writing. I don't think any of them is necessary, but they all play an incredibly important role in building a body of literature, in introducing new authors to new readers, and extending reading.
The effect of prizes on one's career - if that is what to call it - is considerable, since they give one more clout with publishers and more notoriety among journalists. The effect on one's writing, however, is nil - otherwise, one would be in deep trouble.
Lots of people have objections to prizes of all types, and it would be extraordinary if everybody agreed on anything that's worthwhile - they never do.
Nobel prizes are very special prizes, and it would be great to get one.
There can be no better prize for a writer than one awarded by an international book fair.
I am knowledgeable enough about the world of prizes to realize that there is a large degree of luck - both for the recognitions that you receive and those that you did not.
I have had quite a lot of prizes, but I don't think it makes any difference to the ease or difficulty to the writing process.
Prize lists are out, and you're not on them? Nature of the world - means nothing. Prizes are a lottery.
There is something so arbitrary about prizes.