PMDD Awareness Month Writing Contest
This April, the International Association for Premenstrual Disorders (IAPMD) is proudly sponsoring the first ever “PMDD Writing Contest” giving those whose lives have been touched by reproductive mood disorders a chance to have their stories published for others to read and learn from. We are looking for essays about survival, loss, recovery, or hope that are intimately personal and honest about how PMDD and PME change lives.
The winner’s submission will include a first-hand account of the impact of PMDD or PME on their life in a way that is accessible and understandable to the greater community. We welcome submissions from anyone in our community who has been impacted by one of these illnesses; you don’t need to have an official diagnosis to contribute your story!
The winning submission will additionally be chosen based upon its ability to get people talking about PMDD and PME in new and thoughtful ways that can help us increase awareness for these conditions around the globe.
Submission Criteria
Must be 2,000 words or less in length
Can be written by a single author or co-authored
Stories can be creative with their style of writing; poetry or prose are both welcomed
Essays must be submitted as a .doc, .docx, or other Word Document File via email to adrienne@iapmd.org
Deadline
April 30, 2019 at 11:59pm EST
Winners Announced
May 15, 2019. The winner will be notified via phone call and email.
Grand Prize
Winning Essay will be Featured for 1 year on iapmd.org/blog and The Warrior by Me v PMDD blogs
Winning Essayist will be interviewed for an “About Me” piece that will accompany the published winning essay and sent out to the PMDD Community via IAPMD’s Monthly Newsletter
Winner will also receive a Period Self Care box valued at $50
One registration to IAPMD’s 2020 PMDD Conference*
One year Patient & Partner Membership to IAPMD
Recognition on the IAPMD website, emails and social media
Contest Rules
As a condition to being considered for the contest, you hereby represent and warrant that the following statements are true and correct and that you agree to the terms and conditions contained herein.
Eligibility
The contest is open to everyone! Participation in the promotion/contest constitutes entrant’s full and unconditional agreement to and acceptance of these official rules.
Submission Criteria
Must be 2,000 words or less in length.
Can be written by a single author or co-authored.
Stories can be creative with their style of writing; poetry or prose are both welcomed.
Individuals diagnosed with a reproductive mood disorder, providers, and supports are all welcome to share their stories. If you’ve been impacted by PMDD or PME in any way, we want to hear from you!
All entries must be submitted as a .doc, .docx, or other Word Document File via email to adrienne@iapmd.org.
The Winning Submission
The winner’s submission will include a first-hand account of the impact of PMDD or PME on their life in a way that is accessible and understandable to the greater community.
The winning submission will additionally be chosen based upon its ability to get people talking about PMDD and PME in new and thoughtful ways that can help us increase awareness for these conditions around the globe. A panel of judges from IAPMD, Vicious Cycle and Me v PMDD will select the winning entries.
Access the PMDD Awareness Month Toolkit
The Fine Print
The submission form must be filled out completely and truthfully. If you fail to complete the form, give any false information or fail to reveal any pertinent information, you may be disqualified from the competition. IAPMD reserves the right to use all content for future marketing purposes. No reproduced or plagiarised writing will be accepted. Your submission must be original. There is no limit to the number of entries per entrant during the entry period. All decisions are made by IAPMD and are final. If a winner cannot be contacted within two weeks of selection, the prize may be forfeited.
* Location is TBD. Ticket is for live-streaming or in-person attendance. Travel and accommodations are not included.