Do publishers make good writers?

We're betting that they do. A publishing house is a natural habitat for an aspiring writer, and plenty of successful authors have started their careers as editors.

We're also interested in learning about publishers' experiences when just starting out in their careers.

The result: a writing competition for publishers. If you've worked in publishing (full-time, part-time, freelance or as an intern), and you think you could write a short piece about your experiences when just starting out, we would love to hear from you. First prize is £500, and you can find full details at www.edittrain.co.uk/competition.