Minerva Rising Memoir Contest A project of Minerva Rising Journal (see other related projects). This project is believed to be defunct. (March 2025) About 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? What has made you drop to your knees in doubt and raise your hands in wonder?We want to read what makes you you, what you question, what astounds you. And we want to be awed by your mastery of any genre you choose which best serves your story. We're interested in stories by all women, and encourage women of color and women who feel marginalized by their ethnicity to submit. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $25 (above average for contests). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2017 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationUnknown contest frequency Nonfiction Believed Defunct Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Females.Lengths: Book: 25,000 - 70,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream, Personal.Topics: Memoir: See guidelines.Winner's Prize:Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999) + Unknown royalties Provides free copy/copies Semi-pro advance. Unknown royalties. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $500.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Unknown.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: Correction/Update Support this Publisher: Subscribe Minerva Rising Memoir Contest 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. This listing is inactive and does not have any submission reports for the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsThe Keeping Room Zine Charges fees for all submissionsMinerva Rising Annual Chapbook Contest BELIEVED DEFUNCT Charges fees for all submissionsMinerva Rising Journal DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsRosemary Daniell Fiction Prize BELIEVED DEFUNCT 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 May 2026 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