In 1,000 words or less, tell the contest judges what you hate about the world – what bothers you or ticks you off, and how you’d fix it if you were running things. Open to anybody who enjoys writing. Essays should be persuasive – they should develop an idea, topic or argument and try to convince readers to accept an idea. Essays should be well-organized, and if necessary, give evidence, examples, and logical arguments; but they should not be boring! Essays should be no more than 1,000 words. The top essays will be featured on this site, and receive a free critical review. Deadline is February 1, 2010. Winner receives $100 via PayPal.