Prix Interallié (Interallié Prize)
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French literary award given annually to novels written by journalists.
NovelLiterary awardFrench literature
- Established
- 1930
- Organizer
- Founded in 1930 by around thirty journalists at the Cercle de l'Union interalliée in Paris. The jury comprises ten journalists plus the previous year's laureate, presided over by Jean-Marie Rouart of the Académie française.
- Category
- General Fiction and Popular Fiction
- Selection Method
- Selection
- Target
- Professional
- Frequency
- 1 per year
- Status
- Active
Description
The Prix Interallié (commonly known as l'Interallié) is a French literary award founded on December 3, 1930, by a group of journalists, and is awarded to novels written by journalists. Judging is conducted by 10 journalists and the previous year's winner, with deliberations often held at places like the Lasserre restaurant in Paris. The award ceremony is usually held in early November each year. The prize itself is honorary and no cash prize is paid. Winning often leads to increased book sales.
Prize
- Main Prize
- Honorary award (no cash prize is paid)
- Increased recognition and book sales from winning
Selection
Selection Process
| Stage | Judges | Pass Rate | Announcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominee selection | Jury of 10 journalists (+ previous year's winner participates) | — | — |
| Final deliberation and decision | Same as above (10 journalists + previous year's winner) | — | The winning work is generally announced in early November each year. Deliberations are often held at the Lasserre restaurant in Paris. |
Nominee selection
Judges
Jury of 10 journalists (+ previous year's winner participates)
Final deliberation and decision
Judges
Same as above (10 journalists + previous year's winner)
Announcement
The winning work is generally announced in early November each year. Deliberations are often held at the Lasserre restaurant in Paris.
Criteria
- Must be a novel written by a journalist (eligibility condition)
- Literary value and quality of expression
- Storytelling and originality
Application Tips
Dos
- Explicitly state that you are a journalist (this award targets novels written by journalists)
- Enhance the literary quality and completeness of the work (expression, structure, clear theme)
- Publish and distribute through a publisher, and plan a publication schedule aligned with the selection period (November)
- Appropriately highlight past awards and media activities
Don''ts
- Expect a cash prize (no cash prize is paid)
- Hide that you are not a journalist when applying (does not meet eligibility)
- Apply external pressure or public criticism to the judging process
From Judges
- Unique perspectives and originality based on journalistic reporting are highly valued
- Quality of writing (expressive power, structure, polishing) is important
- It is desirable for the work to be published and available to readers
Related Awards
- Prix Femina
- Prix Goncourt
Official Resources
http://www.prix-litteraires.net/interallie.phpPast Winners
Gaspard Koenig
Winner
Philibert Humm
Winner
Mathieu Palain
Winner
Irène Frain
Winner
Karine Tuil
Winner
Serge Joncour
Winner
Laurent Binet
Winner
Mathias Menegoz
Winner
Dominique Bona
Winner
Bruno Bayon
Winner
Alain Gerber
Winner
Raoul Mille
Winner
Philippe Labro
Winner
Serge Lentz
Winner
Michèle Perrein
Winner
Éric Ollivier
Winner
Louis Nucéra
Winner
René Mauriès
Winner
Louis Chauvet
Winner
Jean Dutourd
Winner
Jacques Perret
Winner
Georges Auclair
Winner
Gilbert Sigaux
Winner
Henry Castillou
Winner
Pierre Daninos
Winner
Jacques Nels
Winner
Roger Vailland
Winner