1. Memoirs Ink is looking for original, well-written personal essays, memoirs, or stories that are based on autobiographical experiences. The contest is open to any type, genre or style of story. It is open to any writer, any age, writing in English--that means Canadians, Brits, Australians, Ugandans and anyone else anywhere can enter.

2. Entry must be previously unpublished (this includes websites and blogs).

3. Entry fee: $15. (Please make check or money order to Memoirs, Ink. Or you can pay online.)

4. Prizes: This year, to prove that less is more, or at least reward less with more, we are giving away more prize money. First Prize: $1000. Second Prize: $500. Third Prize: $250.

5. Please limit entries to less than 3000 words.

6. Contest Deadline: August 1, 2008 (postmark). Late Deadline: August 15, 2008 (Postmark) - Late entries require additional $5 entry fee per entry

7. Winners will be announced October 1, 2008. We will announce them by e-mail and on our website.

8. Send entries to:
   Memoirs Ink Writing Contest
   10866 Washington Blvd, Suite 518,
   Culver City, CA 90232
   

9. Please submit entries as follows: Typed, double-spaced, 12 pt. font.

10. Your name should appear only on the contest submission form. Click here to fill out and print the submission form.

11. The title of the manuscript should appear on every page. The pages should be numbered.

12. Please staple your pages together.

13. Multiple submissions are accepted, however, an additional $10 entry fee is required for each additional story.

14. Simultaneous submissions are accepted, however, if your manuscript is accepted elsewhere, please let us know immediately that you are withdrawing your submission.

15. E-mail questions to Jill at: Memoirsink at gmail dot com

Other Info

1. Manuscripts will not be returned. Memoirs, Ink., is not responsible for manuscripts lost in the mail, etc. Memoirs, Ink cannot confirm receipt of your entry unless you provide a self-addressed stamped postcard.

2. Winners must sign a contest winner agreement form that certifies your writing is original and assigns us temporary rights and electronic archiving rights.

3. If you win, we will publish your story. If you do not want your story published please do not submit it.

4. We reserve the right to mention or not mention anyone honorably.

5. Winners will be contacted between September 15-30th.

This contest will be judged by a panel of judges including: