The Plaza Memoir First Chapters Prize A project of The Plaza Prizes (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (February 2024). We provide the following information as an archive. About No about statement available. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. Country of Publication & Year Established United Kingdom Established in 2023 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationOne-time contest Nonfiction Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Book Excerpt: Up to 5,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Personal.Topics: Memoir: See guidelines.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word).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. Go to contest webpage Report: Correction/Update The Plaza Memoir First Chapters 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. 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 Plaza 20 Line Poetry Prize CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsThe Plaza 40 Line Poetry Prize CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsThe Plaza 60 Line Poetry Prize CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsThe Plaza Crime First Chapters Prize CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsThe Plaza Flash Fiction Prize CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsThe Plaza Microfiction Prize CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsThe Plaza Prizes Audio Poetry Competition CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsThe Plaza Prizes SFF First Chapters Competition DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsThe Plaza Prizes Short Story Competition BELIEVED DEFUNCT Charges fees for all submissionsThe Plaza Prose Poetry 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: 14 Mar 2025 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