Amy Lowell Prize A project of New England Poetry Club (see other related projects). About This prize recognizes the charismatic poet who was the New England Poetry Club’s first president. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions, except for members of The New England Poetry Club. The fee is USD $5 (below average for contests). Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to poets with strong ties to New England. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed Amy Lowell Prize's overall average response time is within a normal range for contests. More ApproachableAmy Lowell Prize's overall acceptance rate is higher than most contests. Less ResponsiveAmy Lowell Prize's overall rate of non-response is higher than most contests. Poetry Temp Closed An outstanding poem of any length or style.Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: People in a specific region.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment. Details: USD $250.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are NOT allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to contest webpage Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @nepoetryclubThreads @nepoetryclubX (Twitter) @NEPoetryClub Support this Publisher: Become a Member For the Editor(s): Request Interview Link to Duotrope Amy Lowell Prize Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. Filter: Category: Group by submission Include related projects Accuracy We have received 10 reports from 9 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 50 min | 82.3 mean avg | 78.5 median | 211 max days (46.9 std dev) Responses 90.00 % Acceptances: 20.00 % of submissions accepted (76.5 avg. days per acceptance) | 22.22 % of submitters accepted Rejections are often underreported, which skews the statistics in favor of acceptances. Most publishers have a lower acceptance rate than indicated here. Rejections: 70.00 % (79.3 avg. days per rejection) | 14.3 % personal, 42.9 % form, 42.9 % unspecified Non-Responses 10.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 10.00 % (211.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals - Pending 2 responses are pending (73 min | 97.5 mean avg | 97.5 median | 122 max days waiting | 34.6 std dev) from 2 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information Most recent response reported was received on 19 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 30 Jun 2026. Date compiled: 05 Sep 2026 10:23 UTC (2 hours, 38 minutes ago). View report of recent responses from this project Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsDer Hovanessian Prize DNQE. E. Cummings Prize Charges fees for all submissionsJean Pedrick Chapbook Prize DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsSamuel Washington Allen Prize Charges fees for all submissions Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. 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