The Bridport Prize: Memoir Award 2024
Deadline: Mon 30 Sep 2024
We all have a story to tell about ourselves, the good, the bad and the how did I end up there? Celebrate a snapshot of your life, a fragment in time or rear-view mirror look at what was and now is. Open internationally to writers aged 16+ writing in English. Writers must not be represented by a literary agent or under contract with a traditional publisher, at the point of submission or at the long listing or shortlisting stages.
We initially need 5,000 to 8,000 words plus a 300 word overview. If you’re long-listed, we’ll ask for a total of 15,000 words, including your original word count. Shortlisted? Then we need a total 30,000 words, again including your original entry and long listed word count.
First prize: £1,500 + more
Runner up: £750 + more
Highly Commended: £150 x 3 awards + more
Entry fee: £24 per memoir
Find out more here.
Deadline: 30 September 2024
Additional Information:
Location: International Region(s): International
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