The Principal Foundation, a global nonprofit committed to helping people and communities build financially secure futures, is launching Money Chronicles: A Story Initiative that is using the power of storytelling to help destigmatize and encourage conversations about money and personal finances. The initiative is kicking off with a national short story contest that invites people to share imaginative and meaningful short stories that reflect lived experiences with money.
The contest is hosted in collaboration with The Center for Fiction, a national literary nonprofit, and Short Édition, a global publishing house. Stories can be submitted online until August 31, 2023, 11:59 pm PDT at http://principal-foundation.short-edition.com.
According to a new survey conducted by YouGov and commissioned by Principal Foundation, nearly 50% of Millennial and Gen Z Americans feel it’s inappropriate or awkward to talk about money. Moreover, over 40% avoid the subject because they fear they will be judged for their habits or earning level.
To break this stigma, the contest is accepting imaginative and meaningful short stories of 7,500 characters or less now through the month of August. Additional details below.
- Principal Foundation also partnered with The Center for Fiction, a national literary nonprofit dedicated to the art of fiction, and Short Édition, a global publishing house reimagining the role of literature in the modern world, to bring the contest to life.
- The contest is free to enter. Adults ages 18 and older are encouraged to submit original fiction or creative nonfiction stories through the contest website now through Aug. 31, 11:59 pm PDT. Charlotte residents can also read stories by visiting the short story dispenser at the Charlotte Mecklenburg library located at 5801 Rea Road Charlotte, NC 28277.
- 30 finalists will be selected by an esteemed panel of literary authors and experts. Winners will receive $250 and have their stories distributed through Principal Foundation’s network of short story dispensers.
