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The Booker Prize is the biggest literary award in the world. It can change lives and make careers. But who decides which is the best book? How do you take a collection of subjective opinions and choose a winner? Sara Collins is a prize-winning author, broadcaster, podcaster, former lawyer and, in 2024, was a Booker judge. She takes us inside the process – which starts with reading 156 books! – and reveals her own thoughts on Samantha Harvey’s Orbital, the eventual winner. 

Chapters:

[02:10] Who decides who wins?

[06:05] A lawyer’s turn to literature

[10:30] The science behind judging art

[14:20] The emotional toll of choosing a winner

[18:15] Finding the right story

[22:05] Advice for writers and decision-makers

[25:00] Closing thoughts: the power of a well-made decision


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The Art of Deciding has been featured in The Guardian Podcast Newsletter, Podnews, The List, and the Podbible newsletter and more. 

Series Producer: Jayne Morgan of Podcart - https://www.podcart.co.uk/

Bruce Whitfield is an award winning journalist, best-selling author and speaker https://www.brucewhitfield.com/



 


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