Atlanta Review International Poetry Competition A project of Atlanta Review (see other related projects). About No about statement available. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $16 (average for contests). Submission Caps: They may close to submissions early if they reach their quota. Want more insight into the affiliated editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s) of Atlanta Review. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 1996 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Slower Atlanta Review International Poetry Competition's overall average response time is slower than most contests. More ApproachableAtlanta Review International Poetry Competition's overall acceptance rate is higher than most contests. Less ResponsiveAtlanta Review International Poetry Competition's overall rate of non-response is higher than most contests. Poetry Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 March 2027* (approx. 176 days from now) through 01 May 2027.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 5 pieces.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 $1,000.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.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:Bluesky @atlreview.bsky.social Support this Publisher: Make a Donation Subscribe For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Atlanta Review International Poetry Competition 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 10 reports from 8 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 0 min | 176.3 mean avg | 181.0 median | 225 max days (64.3 std dev) Responses 80.00 % Acceptances: 10.00 % of submissions accepted (167.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 12.50 % 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 % (179.6 avg. days per rejection) | 14.3 % personal, 57.1 % form, 28.6 % unspecified Non-Responses 10.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 10.00 % (211.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals 10.00 % (0.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 7 responses are pending (113 min | 134.7 mean avg | 127.5 median | 187 max days waiting | 270.2 std dev) from 7 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 $16.00. Most recent response reported was received on 04 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 11 May 2026. Date compiled: 05 Sep 2026 08:36 UTC (3 hours, 26 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 ProjectsAtlanta Review DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsAtlanta Review Chapbook Competition 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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