Calling all writers: Upload your stories for chance to win $500

If you're one of the several writers who read this blog:

If you're working on a book, or plan to write one someday, I recommend you check out the EditRed literary Web community, which can put you on the path to being published.

Basic membership is free, and you can upload a story for a chance to win $500.

Here's what else you can do at EditRED:

• Manage Your Web Base. All EditRED members get free Web space and an easy to remember web address from which to promote and showcase their poems, blogs and stories.
  

• Sell More Books. Add up to 5 books (Covers, blurbs, reviews, excerpts) link them with 'BUY HERE' buttons to the retailer of your choice and have them advertised throughout EditRED.
  

• Your Own Reader Group. Build and maintain your own group of dedicated readers to critique and give you feedback on your writing.
  

• Win Awards. Put yourself up for the monthly Choice Awards and the chance to win $500. Edit Red also publishes a yearly short story collection, made up of stories selected from amongst Edit Red members.
  

• Meet and Share. Meet writers from all over the world, share tips and take part in literary debate.

Here's more information on EditRED.