Prizes: Seven contestants will be flown to Cusco, Peru (from 1st to 6th May 2025). The winning writer (of the reality show) will be awarded a publishing deal to complete their memoir, a cash prize of $10,000, and a year-long coaching program from Memoir Writing for Geniuses valued at $15,000.
Category: Non-fiction Competitions
How to Apply: Writers must fill out the application by 28th February 2025. This includes submitting a writing sample and short informal video.
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