APR/Honickman First Book Prize A project of The American Poetry Review (see other related projects). About The annual American Poetry Review /Honickman First Book Prize offers publication of a book of poems, a cash prize, and distribution by Copper Canyon Press through Consortium. Each year a distinguished poet is chosen to be the judge of the prize and write an introduction to the winning book. The purpose of the prize is to encourage excellence in poetry, and to provide a wide readership for a deserving first book of poems. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $25 (above average for contests). Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to "poets who have not published a book-length collection of poems with a registered ISBN." Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed APR/Honickman First Book Prize's overall average response time is within a normal range for contests. More ChallengingAPR/Honickman First Book Prize's overall acceptance rate is lower than most contests. More ResponsiveAPR/Honickman First Book Prize's overall rate of non-response is lower than most contests. Poetry Open Fee-based Dates:Open to poetry submissions through 01 October 2026* (approx. 24 days from now).15Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poetry Collection: 48 pages or more.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 advance (US$2000 or more) + No royalties Professional advance. No royalties. Details: USD $3,000 prize.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.* We do not know the time and/or timezone, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment. Go to contest webpage Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @american_poetry_reviewX (Twitter) @ampoetryreview Support this Publisher: Make a Donation Shop their Store For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope APR/Honickman First Book 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 outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 42 reports from 42 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 78 min | 85.4 mean avg | 81.0 median | 155 max days (18.8 std dev) Responses 100.00 % Acceptances: 0.00 % No publication has a 0% acceptance rate. This data is based on submission reports sent to Duotrope, and we have not received reports of any acceptances yet. Rejections: 100.00 % (85.4 avg. days per rejection) | 45.2 % personal, 23.8 % form, 31.0 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals - Pending 11 responses are pending (2 min | 62.0 mean avg | 54.0 median | 170 max days waiting | 1,046.0 std dev) from 11 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The most common submission fee paid: USD $25.00. Most submissions are acknowledged within one day. Most recent response reported was received on 19 Dec 2025. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 01 Oct 2025. Date compiled: 07 Sep 2026 18:25 UTC (56 minutes ago). 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 ProjectsThe American Poetry Review Charges fees for all submissionsStanley Kunitz Memorial Prize DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsThe Stern Prize DNQ 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. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. 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