The International Amy MacRae Award for Memoir About The International Amy MacRae Award for Memoir is given to an exceptional work of memoir writing.The contest was created in celebration of the life of the wondrous Amy MacRaeand in support of her living legacy to improve the outcomes of women with ovarian cancer. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is CAD $25 (average for contests). Important: Applicants pay in their own currency. Country of Publication Canada Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Nonfiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: Up to 2,000 words. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 2,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream, Personal.Topics: Memoir.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: CAD $1,000.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT 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 FacebookInstagram @alisonwearing_memoirwriting Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The International Amy MacRae Award for Memoir 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. Filter: Category: Group by submission Accuracy: We have not received any complete reports within the past 12 months. Pending 5 responses are pending (68 min | 76.2 mean avg | 71.0 median | 101 max days waiting | 13.9 std dev) from 3 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The most common submission fee paid: CAD $25.00. Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! 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: 28 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