Competitions - The Short Story website

Listings for awards and competitions

Ladder Writers is a creative writing website where, by climbing the ladder, you become eligible to become a paid critter or contest judge.

The site runs a monthly competition, the winner of which receives a £50 cash prize and points that allow you to rise up the ladder.

Word limit is 1500 words.

Deadline for the first competition is 30 September 2010.

Entries costs £2. (Payment is accepted via Paypal so international entries are welcome.)

Visit the website for more details.

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