How to Submit

Please submit your story online, using this form – but first, read your story all the way through one more time, just to make sure you’re really happy with it, and it’s absolutely your final version!

When you’re ready, please bear in mind the following:

You must be a resident of Greater Philadelphia (defined as Philadelphia, Chester, Bucks, Delaware, Montgomery, Camden and Newcastle counties) to participate in this project.

You must also be over the age of 13 or have the permission of a parent/guardian to participate in this project.

If your story is selected for publication, we will contact you. We may also edit your story and we will ask you to come to photographer Michael Ahearn’s studio to have your portrait taken.  

You can submit your story anonymously (in this case, if you are selected, we will not be able to contact you or ask you to have your portrait taken.) 

Your submission should be your original work. 

We reserve the right not to publish submissions that we determine to be inappropriate and/or offensive.

SUBMIT YOUR AUTOBIOGRAPHY

First Name
Last Name
Daytime Telephone Number
Email Address
Street Address
City
State
Zip Code
Autobiography
(300 words maximum)
This is to verify that I am the sole author of this manuscript, and I agree to all terms and entry requirements. 
I would like my autobiography to be considered for publication:
I confirm that I am over 13 years of age;
OR I am submitting with the knowledge and approval of my parent or guardian.  I also confirm that I am a resident of the Greater Philadelphia area. 
I understand that the decision of the judge is final, and that my submission may be edited prior to publication. 
 

Questions?  Contact Nicola Twilley at 215.545.3870.  Media contact: Kim Rothwell, 215.790.7837.
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