The Writers' Prize

The Writers' Prize
Awarded forLiterature published in the UK
Sponsored byThe Folio Society (2014–2015), Rathbone Investment Management (2017–2023)
Reward(s)£30,000
First awarded2014; 10 years ago (2014)
Last awardedActive
Websitethewritersprize.com

The Writers' Prize, previously known as the Rathbones Folio Prize, the Folio Prize and The Literature Prize, is a literary award that was sponsored by the London-based publisher The Folio Society for its first two years, 2014–2015.[1][2] Starting in 2017, the sponsor was Rathbone Investment Management.[3] At the 2023 award ceremony, it was announced that the prize was looking for new sponsorship as Rathbones would be ending their support.[4] In November 2023, having failed to secure a replacement sponsor, the award's governing body announced its rebrand as The Writers' Prize.[5][6]

  1. ^ Shaffi, Sarah (18 May 2015). "Folio Society drops prize sponsorship". The Bookseller. Retrieved 22 May 2015.
  2. ^ "Folio Society ends sponsorship of Folio prize". The Guardian. 19 May 2015. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
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  4. ^ Shaffi, Sarah (27 March 2023). "Margo Jefferson wins 2023 Rathbones Folio prize". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
  5. ^ Wood, Heloise (23 November 2023). "Folio Prize to retain £36k prize pot as it transitions to 'Writers Prize' for 2024". The Bookseller. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
  6. ^ "The 2024 Writers' Prize". The Writers Prize. 23 November 2023. Retrieved 11 January 2024.