The prize will be juried by three writers, who will be announced soon, who will choose three finalists and then award the prize to one. Finalists will be announced in summer 2021 and all three finalists and the judges will appear at the Fall for the Book festival in October 2021 for the fourth annual presentation and to read from and discuss their work. The winning writer will receive $5,000 and the two finalists each will receive $1,000.