Memoir Contest
The memoirists stress the subjective nature of reportage. Doubt and wonder come to stand as part of the story.
— Mary Karr, The Art of Memoir
We come into this world naked and shocked to be here. What has happened to you since that moment and how you feel about it is what makes your story. What decisions brought you to where you are now? Who or what were your influences, your nemeses, your angels, and protectors?
We want to read your honest, intimate, and compelling story. And we want to be awed by your mastery of narrative. Creative nonfiction, multi-genre, hybrid text are all welcome. We’re interested in stories by all women, and encourage women of color and women who feel marginalized to submit.
Submission Details:
- Submit a completed, polished manuscript — 25,000 – 70,000 words, double-spaced, paginated, 1-inch margins and a One-page synopsis
- Genre — Memoir and Creative Non-fiction
- Prize — $500 and 10 copies
- Entry fee — $25
** Submission closed**
Jessica Gigot
Contest Judge
***Simultaneous submissions are accepted. Please notify us immediately if your work is accepted elsewhere.
***Unfortunately we cannot accept previously published material in its entirety, however we will accept manuscripts if an excerpt has been previously published. Please note previous publications in the acknowledgments.
MINERVA RISING PRESS publishes thought-provoking and insightful stories and essays written by a diverse collective of women writers to elevate women’s voices and create a more compassionate world.