What is the secret to winning a literary prize?

What is the secret to winning a literary prize?

Derek Johns (Managing Director - AP Watt Literary Agency) gives expert video advice on: Can a first-time writer win a literary prize?; Why are prizes important?; How are books submitted for judging? and more...

There's no secret to winning a literary prize. You simply have to write a good book and hope that the judges are going to be favorably disposed towards it. It's really about as simple as that.