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FAP Short Memoir/Personal Essay Contest

A project of Fiction Attic Press (see other related projects).

Do not submit here! This project is permanently closed to submissions (May 2020). We provide the following information as an archive.

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Country of Publication

United States

Publication Medium & Contest Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication
Unknown contest frequency

Nonfiction Closed

What we are looking for: Whether you present your story as a linear narrative or in a more associative essay form is completely up to you. We seek great writing that makes us step back and look at something from a surprising angle, writing that makes us feel and think.

Audience:

Unknown

Lengths:

Essay: Up to 5,000 words.
Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 5,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

None found.

Winner's Prize:

Token advance (under US$200) + No royalties Token advance (under US$200). No royalties.
Note: We list broad pay categories rather than prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.

Submissions:

Method: Submittable submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.
Media: Text.

Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

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Dates

Last Updated: 18 Dec 2024
Date Added: 15 Apr 2014