Helen DeWitt turns down $175k Windham-Campbell prize over promotional requirements

Helen DeWitt declined the $175,000 Windham-Campbell prize due to extensive promotional requirements on October 18, 2023. DeWitt stated that participating was impossible amid personal struggles, expressing concerns about the pressures facing writers. The prize’s director acknowledged the need for accommodations but emphasized that personal participation remains essential.

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