Everyone has a story to tell. What’s yours? Authors are invited to share a unique life experience. Whether your memoir recounts a transformative journey, a poignant moment, or a life-altering event, we welcome your story.

The Anthology Personal Memoir Competition is open to original and previously unpublished memoirs in the English language by writers of any nationality, living anywhere in the world. In the spirit of authenticity, there are no constraints on themes or writing styles.

Memoirs submitted must not exceed a maximum of 1,500 words. Writers can submit as many entries as they wish. Each submission will require a separate entry form and is subject to a separate entry fee. The winner will receive €500 and the chance to see their work published in a future issue of Anthology.

There are no restrictions on age, nationality or country of residence.

Entry fees:
Early Bird fee – €12: December 2024 – February 2025
Standard fee – €15: March – August 2025

Find out more here.

Deadline: August 31 2025