This event brought together writers, readers, and publishers from around the world to learn more about how the competition will work, what to expect from the judging process, and how the platform is evolving to make the experience smooth, fair, and exciting for everyone involved.

The Libraro Prize will award a £50,000 publishing deal to the winning writer and a £10,000 reader reward for the community member who helps discover that winning work. The goal of this initiative is to open the door for undiscovered talent and create a transparent path between creators and publishers.

During the webinar, the Libraro team discussed new updates and features that have improved how the platform works and deeper dive into questions about the Libraro Prize, for example, how submissions will work, how the judging and reader voting systems are designed, and how we are ensuring fairness and data security throughout the competition.

Below, you’ll find a summary of the most frequently asked questions from the session.

Writers entering the Libraro Prize will upload their full manuscript, but it will only be visible to the judging panel and publisher at the very final stage of the competition. Until then, only your selected sample chapters will be viewable to readers for feedback and engagement.

No. Entries for the Libraro Prize will be processed as new uploads, meaning they will not carry over any previous likes, comments, or engagement data. Each submission in the competition will start fresh to ensure fairness and consistency for all participants.

This is our first major competition, but it’s designed to pave the way for many more. Depending on its success, we plan to host future contests and collaborations with publishers who may use the data from this event to support or sign promising shortlisted authors.

Libraro streamlines the publishing process by manoeuvring many of the traditional barriers. Instead of spending months submitting to agents or waiting for replies from publishers, writers can upload their work directly, gain real reader engagement, and have the chance to discover their unique audience. The platform allows your writing to speak for itself.

We’ve implemented technical safeguards to prevent manipulation or unfair voting. Our system focuses on genuine interaction and engagement rather than simple clicks or popularity contests. This ensures that votes reflect real reader interest and feedback, keeping the competition fair and credible.

Yes. Libraro welcomes submissions from writers worldwide. However, for judging consistency, all submissions must be uploaded in English.

While unable to give a specifc figure we reasonably assume that based on our current partnerships and collaborations, we expect tens of thousands of readers, potentially reaching into the hundreds of thousands, to participate in reading, reviewing, and engaging with entries.

We understand that protecting authors’ work is a top concern. To reinforce this message, we’re updating our landing pages, Help Centre articles, and community content to clearly explain that the full manuscript is never shown publicly.
We’ll also include testimonials from key trending authors on our platform to help illustrate how Libraro protects their creative rights and promotes their visibility safely and fairly.

We’re deeply grateful to everyone who joined the webinar and continues to support Libraro’s mission to make publishing fairer, faster, and more inclusive.

If you missed the session, a recording will be available soon on our Help Centre, along with further resources and updates about the January launch.

Stay tuned for more information, and thank you for being part of the journey that is transforming how stories are discovered and shared!