Each month, the writer of the best letter will receive a special book prize.

Then, as today, numerous writers sold their works and received no acknowledgement.

Both the writer and the publishing company received many threats.

But well before publication the authors are already getting the news media attention most writers never receive.

No other writer has received the award more than once.

Because of this, the artists (and their writers) also receive credits on the single.

That was more than double the amount the writer might have received elsewhere, the executive said.

If a project is chosen for development the writer receives $10,000.

One author, who spoke only on condition of anonymity, said that some writers received more than $100,000.

The writers will receive $5,000 for each week of residency.