About the Contest
Competition Details
- Target Audience: School and College Students
- Challenge: Craft a 100-word personal narrative
- Storytelling Form: Inspired by Modern Love's Tiny Love Stories
- Contest's Second Year
Tiny Memoir 2023 Contest Guidelines
- Write a short, powerful, true story about a meaningful experience
- 100 words or fewer (excluding the title)
- Eligibility for this Writing Contest 2023: Students aged 13 to 19 in middle or high school
- Parent or guardian permission required for all participants
- Original work, no plagiarism or AI-generated content
- Entries must not have been previously published
- Friendly, family-oriented content (no curse words)
- Individual entries only, no team submissions
- New Requirement: Submission of an "artist's statement" describing the writing process
- Submission deadline: November 1, 2023, 11:59 p.m. Pacific
Resources for Participants in this New York Times Contest 2023
- Winning Entries from the First Contest
- Step-by-step Guide for Crafting a 100-Word Narrative
- Writing Prompts for Inspiration
- "Rehearsal Spaces" for Experimentation and Brainstorming
- Lesson Plans Based on Times Columns with Tiny Stories
- Lesson Plan for Improving Writing Clarity
- Personal Narrative Writing Unit with Mentor Texts and More
- Judging Criteria for the Contest
Frequently Asked Questions for the Tiny Memoir Contest by New York Times
- Understanding Personal Narratives
- Tips for Making Your Narrative Stand Out
- Starting Your Narrative: Finding the Right Topic
- Finding Examples of Personal Narratives in The New York Times
- Details About the Judging Process
- Prizes and Winner Announcement
- Feedback on Unselected Entries
- Clarifications on Contest Rules
- Contact Information for Questions
Submission Form for the Tiny Memoir Contest 2023
- Submission Criteria and Guidelines
- Age and Permission Requirements
- Confirmation Process
- Announcement of Winners
- Contact Information for Submission Assistance
Tiny Memoir Contest 2023 Personal Narrative Contest 2023
By:
The New York Times (NY Times)
November 1, 2023
Free
Writing
Online
International Competition 🌍
Awards, Merit Certificates, Trophies
English
Age Group: 13-19
Middle School & High School Students
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To Summarize this Competition
The 100-Word Personal Narrative Contest 2023, Tiny Memoir Contest 2023 is back for its second year, inviting Middle School and High School Students aged 13 to 19 to share meaningful, true stories from their lives in just 100 words. This Writing Competition 2023 encourages school students to craft short yet powerful narratives about significant moments or events they've experienced. The rules include ensuring originality, obtaining parent or guardian permission, and adhering to a family-friendly tone in this Tiny Memoir Contest by the New York Times. Submissions must be received by November 1, 2023 for the Tiny Memoir Contest 2023 by New York Times. Resources for students and teachers, as well as a judging rubric, are available to guide participants. The Personal Narrative Contest aims to showcase the unique voices, and storytelling abilities of young writers, for this New York Times Writing Competition 2023.
