Fish Publishing Short Memoir Prize A project of Fish Publishing (see other related projects). About Everyone must have a memoir. A memoir gives license - to interpret, to create, to fabricate, to make sense of a life, or part of that life, to write it as a story. Go for it! Write a piece of your life, send it to Fish. Who knows, it might be published in the Fish Anthology. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee range is EUR €14 to €76 (average to above average for contests). Want more insight into the affiliated editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s) of Fish Publishing. Country of Publication Ireland Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Nonfiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 4,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream, Personal.Topics: Memoir.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: EUR €1,000 for first prize.Submissions:Methods: Online form. Postal. 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. Go to contest webpage Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookX (Twitter) @fishpublishing Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Fish Publishing Short Memoir Prize Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. We have not received any submission reports for this listing in the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsThe Fish Poetry Prize Charges fees for all submissionsFish Publishing Flash Fiction Prize Charges fees for all submissionsFish Publishing International Short Story Contest Charges fees for all submissionsFish Publishing Lockdown Prize CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsFish Publishing Young-Adult Novel Prize CLOSED Charges fees for all submissions Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 22 Jul 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only