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Memoir (300 words min/650 words max)

If your memoir exceeds 650 words, we will not be able to accept it for publication on our blog or anthology due to space constraints.

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As the parent or guardian of the child under the age of 18 listed above, I agree to have my child's submission, name and likeness, age and school name published by Project Memoir. I also agree and promise on behalf of my child that the content is original, does not plagiarize from anyone or infringe a copyright or trademark, does not violate anybody’s rights, and is not libelous or otherwise unlawful or misleading. I agree on behalf of my child that Project Memoir can use the submission in all manner and media in perpetuity, including in print and online at project-memoir.com, and that Project Memoir shall have the right to authorize third parties to do so as well.

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Submitters under 18 must provide a parent or guardian's contact information.

Submission Terms

By clicking the submit button, you agree that you have read, understand and accept the Submission Terms in relation to all of the content and other information you send to us (“Your Content”). If you do not accept these terms, do not submit any content. Note: Your Content must not be false, defamatory, misleading or hateful, or infringe any copyright or any other third-party rights or otherwise be unlawful. We may use the contact details that you provide to verify your identity and answers to the questionnaire, as well as to contact you for further information on this story and future stories.

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Submission Guidelines

At Project Memoir, we’re thrilled to hear your stories. To ensure the best experience for all contributors, please review our guidelines before submitting your memoir:

What We’re Looking For

Format: Memoirs of up to 650 words that focus on personal experiences, reflections, or insights.
Theme: Stories can explore any theme but should be authentic and meaningful.
Audience: Submissions should be suitable for a general audience. Avoid graphic or offensive content.

How to Submit

Word Count: Keep your submission within 650 words. Longer submissions may not be reviewed.
Originality: We only accept original work. Do not submit work written by or significantly generated by AI.
Language: Submissions must be in English or include an English translation.

Review Process

Editors review submissions on a rolling basis. We also periodically host contests with set deadlines, offering cash or gift card prizes.
Selected memoirs will be:

Published in our annual memoir anthology (to be released in August 2025).
Featured on our website blog.

We reserve the right to decline any submission that does not meet our guidelines.

Submission Rights

By submitting your memoir, you grant Project Memoir the right to publish your story online and in print.
You retain ownership of your work. If published elsewhere, we kindly request acknowledgment of first publication with us.

Additional Notes

We do not provide monetary compensation for submissions at this time.
Feedback on submissions is not guaranteed due to the volume of entries.
If your work is selected, we’ll notify you via email.

We look forward to hearing your story and sharing it with the world!

TEEN TINY MEMOIR CONTEST

If you're a teen between the ages of 14 and 18, submit your memoir between February 1, 2025 and April 30, 2025 (11:59 PM PST) to automatically enter our Teen Tiny Memoir Contest. Memoirs must be between 300 and 650 words.

Our team of editors will carefully review all submissions and select up to three winners. Each winner will receive a $50 gift card, and their memoir—along with selected honorable mention entries—will be featured in the teen section of our Kaleidoscope anthology.

We can't wait to read your stories!

Honorable Mention Prize Eligibility for North Orange County Entrants

Entrants who receive Honorable Mention designations in our competition and reside in North Orange County (including Brea, Fullerton, Placentia, Yorba Linda, and surrounding areas) will be eligible to receive a nominal gift card prize, graciously sponsored by one of our generous local business partners.

We are excited to celebrate the achievements of our participants and thank our sponsors for their support in making this possible.