It’s that time of year again: Narratively Memoir Prize time, and we could not be more excited! We are currently accepting submissions for the 2024 Narratively Memoir Prize through Thursday, December 19, 2024.

Do you have a thrilling essay you’ve been sitting on but aren’t sure what to do with? Is there an epic event in your life that you’ve been meaning to write about but haven’t yet? A wild story you regale your friends with every time you get together that you’re finally ready to put to paper? If you answered yes to any or all of these, then this is for you! 

The winning submission will receive a $3,000 prize and publication on Narratively, and two finalists will win $1,000 each, along with publication as well. And we’re lucky to have a dream guest judge on board to help us select our grand prize winner and two finalists, New York Times bestselling author Jami Attenberg!

We can’t wait to read your writing!