WestWord Mini Memoir Series A project of WestWord Journal (see other related projects). About We’re looking for creative non-fiction pieces — true stories from your life told with the precision, resonance, and craft of the best short fiction. Mini memoir sits in that particular sweet spot where a single moment, relationship, or fragment of lived experience is held up to the light to reveal universal truths about being human. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. (Note: About 8% of magazines always charge fees.) The fee is GBP £8 (above average for magazines that charge). Country of Publication & Year Established United Kingdom Established in 2026 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown publication frequency AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Nonfiction Open Fee-based Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 1,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Memoir.Payment:Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pay ranges from Semi-pro payment to Professional payment. Details: GBP £35.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to publication's website Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Bluesky @retreatwest.bsky.social Support this Publisher: Subscribe For the Editor(s): Link to Duotrope WestWord Mini Memoir Series 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 Include related projects Accuracy We have received 1 report within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Other Information The most common submission fee paid: GBP £8.00. Most recent response reported was received on 06 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 20 Jul 2026. Date compiled: 17 Sep 2026 23:08 UTC (less than a minute ago). 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