2011 Personal Essay Contest

Here at Ladies' Home Journal, we have a long tradition (128 years' worth) of telling the stories that matter most to women. Now we want to hear your story!

« Previous | 1 of 1 | Next »

For the first-ever LHJ Personal Essay Contest, we're looking for first-person narratives of personal growth -- a term you can interpret as broadly as you like. Whether you choose to write about a life lesson you learned the hard way or a challenge you managed (or perhaps failed) to meet, no topic is off-limits. And you could win $3,000 and have your essay published in LHJ. Essays will be judged chiefly on their emotional power, their originality, and the quality of their prose.

Submit Your Essay >>
Official Rules >>

Originally published in Ladies' Home Journal, September 2011.

SAVE EVEN MORE! Say “Yes” to Ladies' Home Journal® Magazine today and get a second year for HALF PRICE - 2 full years (22 issues) for just $15. You also get our new Ladies' Home Journal® Family Favorites Cookbook ABSOLUTELY FREE!