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I’m 1st Place Winner of the Magic of Memoir Essay Contest!

August 4, 2016 By Lynette Benton 14 Comments

Sure, I’m grinning all over myself.

Click the cover image to learn more about this book
Click the cover image to learn more about this book

My essay, “No More Secrets and Silence,” was awarded 1st place in the Magic of Memoir Essay Contest, chosen from 185 submissions. My prize is $400, which has already arrived. And the essay will also be included in the forthcoming Magic of Memoir Anthology. That’s expected out in November 2016.

Here are the names of all the memoirists whose essays will appear in the anthology. You can also scroll down to see the bestselling memoirists whose interviews appear in the book.

I hope you’ll pick up a copy of the collection (you can pre-order it now, as I have) and enjoy the essays written by all the memoirists included in it. We share the approaches we took to writing our memoirs, including obstacles we encountered and overcame—and we offer solutions that can help you in your writing, as well.

Please spread the word about the upcoming Magic of Memoir Anthology!

Filed Under: Creative Writing Tips, Memoir Writing, My Mother's Money, Personal Essays Tagged With: creative writing tips, essay writing, Memoir Writing

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  1. Joyce Frank says

    August 5, 2016 at 9:33 am

    Congratulations Lynette! This will be a valuable resource for writers!

    Reply
    • Lynette Benton says

      August 5, 2016 at 12:55 pm

      Thanks, Joyce. And thank you for all your support and wisdom! No writer can make it without those.

      Reply
  2. Jennette Marie Powell says

    August 5, 2016 at 9:53 am

    Congrats, Lynette!

    Reply
    • Lynette Benton says

      August 5, 2016 at 12:54 pm

      Thank you, Jennette!

      Reply
  3. Alison Badger says

    August 5, 2016 at 9:54 am

    Congratulations. I love memoir and will be buying a copy to see what you wrote.

    Ali Badger

    Reply
    • Lynette Benton says

      August 5, 2016 at 12:53 pm

      Thank you, Alison. I can’t wait to read all the other essays in this upcoming anthology!

      Reply
  4. Terry says

    August 5, 2016 at 10:48 am

    Wonderful!!! You are a fabulous writer – you deserve this and more!

    Reply
  5. Terry Delpercio says

    August 5, 2016 at 10:49 am

    So wonderful and so happy for you. Your writing is always compelling.

    Reply
    • Lynette Benton says

      August 5, 2016 at 12:53 pm

      Thank you, Terry. You’ve always been among my strongest and most consistent supporters, and I SO appreciate it.

      Reply
  6. Nancy Chadwick says

    August 5, 2016 at 12:39 pm

    Congratulations as the first place winner! As one of the lucky 38 chosen for this anthology, I share your excitement and anticipation for the upcoming “The Magic of Memoir.”

    Reply
    • Lynette Benton says

      August 5, 2016 at 12:52 pm

      Thank you, Nancy. And I’ll be on the lookout for your essay in the Magic of Memoir Anthology. What an honor that we get to share our memoir writing experiences with others!

      Reply
  7. Thel says

    August 31, 2016 at 5:48 am

    I’m so happy for you Lynette! I feel so honored having your support and help when I was stuck with my memoir. Congratulations!

    Reply
    • Lynette Benton says

      October 5, 2016 at 3:28 pm

      Thanks so much, Thel!

      Reply
  8. Terry Delpercio says

    October 6, 2016 at 10:06 am

    So exciting. You are the best. xoxo

    Reply

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