> $40k is a _very_ generous prize for a short piece of writing Exactly. Not sure it will stop the inevitable torrent of slop, but it's generous enough that I t

> $40k is a _very_ generous prize for a short piece of writing Exactly. Not sure it will stop the inevitable torrent of slop, but it's generous enough that I think enough serious people will take it seriously that something interesting can float to the top. Can't wait to read (maybe write).