Whether you’re sharing a personal triumph, a poignant memory, or a transformative life event, MemoirDiary.com is the best place to share your life’s reflection. MemoirDiary welcomes memoir story submissions that reflect authenticity, emotional depth, and strong storytelling. Please review the following submission guidelines before sending your work.

1. Word Count

  • Aim for 800 to 1,500 words.
  • Shorter or longer pieces may be considered if they’re especially compelling.

2. Tone & Voice

  • Authentic, reflective, and honest — your real voice matters.
  • We accept writing that is emotive, raw, humorous, insightful, or heartfelt.
  • First-person narrative is preferred.*

3. What We’re Looking For

  • Personal essays or memoirs that offer insight into universal themes: identity, family, love, grief, resilience, culture, childhood, and transformation.
  • Vivid storytelling with clear scenes, reflection, and emotional resonance.
  • A sense of growth or realisation is essential.

4. What We Don’t Accept

  • Fiction, poetry, or promotional content.
  • Hate speech, political rants, or graphic/explicit content that doesn’t serve a narrative purpose.
  • Previously published work (unless discussed and credited).

5. Formatting

  • Submit your work in .doc/.docx or paste it in the body of the email/form.
  • Include a title for your piece.
  • Use clear paragraph breaks, and avoid excessive formatting.

6. Author Bio

  • Include a short 50–100 word bio with your submission.
  • You may add your website, blog, or social handles for attribution.

7. Images (Required*)

  • If you have a relevant image to accompany your memoir, feel free to attach it (you must own the rights).
  • Preferred formats: JPG or PNG.

8. Editing & Approval

  • All submissions will be reviewed by our editorial team.
  • Minor edits may be made for clarity, grammar, or length.
  • If selected, we’ll notify you via email before publishing.

9. Rights & Acknowledgment

  • By submitting, you grant us the right to publish your piece on our platform and promote it via our channels.
  • You retain full rights and may request removal at any time.

10. How to Submit

Please submit via our Submit Page or email us at support@memoirdiary.com with the subject line: Memoir Submission – Your Title.