Narratively
Open now for nonfiction.
Last updatedNarratively publishes immersive, cinematic true stories and is currently seeking submissions for The Personals, as well as running periodic memoir and themed writing contests.
Response time info: ~40 days; sourced from The Submission Grinder
Read the full guidelines at narratively.com↗Submission calls
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Currently seeking full submissions for The Personals, a series of bite-sized, sharply focused first-person stories that capture a single surprising unforgettable moment or event. See site for specifics and examples.
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2026 Memoir Prize: Coming this fall! Annual contest for memoir essays; winners receive cash prizes and publication. Check back for details.
Wondering if your story fits?
Leafmines can check your piece against any market's word limits and genres.
Other markets open for nonfiction
- Oregon Humanities
- Chicken Soup for the SoulHumor
- The Nature Conservancy Australia
- VectorScience Fiction · Fantasy
- Bi Women Quarterly
- Across the Margin