Beloved Chapbook Contest A Multi-Genre Chapbook Contest for BIPOC Women and Nonbinary Folks A project of Purple Ink Press (see other related projects). About This is a multi-genre Chapbook Contest for BIPOC women. What do we mean by multi-genre? You can submit fiction, nonfiction, poetry, hybrid, graphic novel, everything in between, or a genre we have never seen. Show us your creativity.This call is open to Indigenous women and women of color.This selection will be the first of the Beloved series, named in honor of Toni Morrison’s incredible novel, Beloved. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee range is USD $12 to $23 (below average to above average for contests). Important: An option with a fee for a response in 7 days is available. Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to BIPOC women. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2025 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationUnknown contest frequency AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed Beloved Chapbook Contest's overall average response time is within a normal range for contests. Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Fiction Collection: 4,000 - 8,750 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999) + Unknown royalties Provides free copy/copies Semi-pro advance. Unknown royalties. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $500 winning prize.Submissions:Method: Duosuma submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Nonfiction Collection: 4,000 - 8,750 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999) + Unknown royalties Provides free copy/copies Semi-pro advance. Unknown royalties. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $500 winning prize.Submissions:Method: Duosuma submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poetry Chapbook: 16 - 35 pages.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms, including: Hybrid form.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999) + Unknown royalties Provides free copy/copies Semi-pro advance. Unknown royalties. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $500 winning prize.Submissions:Method: Duosuma 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. Go to contest webpage Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Bluesky @purpleinkpress.bsky.socialInstagram @purpleinkpressThreads @purpleinkpress For the Editor(s): Request Interview Link to Duotrope Beloved Chapbook Contest 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: All Categories Fiction Nonfiction Poetry Group by submission Include related projects Accuracy We have received 6 reports from 6 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 51 min | 76.8 mean avg | 70.0 median | 114 max days (26.4 std dev) Pending 1 response is pending (316 days waiting). 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 $12.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 11 Mar 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 19 Jan 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 09:02 UTC (less than a minute ago). Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. 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