Button Poetry Chapbook Contest A project of Button Poetry (see other related projects). About We value energy and voice and force, work that crosses borders or effaces them completely, work that enters into larger social conversations, work that lives in the world, work with calloused hands and a half-empty stomach. We think poetry is and ought to be part of our everyday lives and culture. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $20 (average for contests). Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Slower Button Poetry Chapbook Contest's overall average response time is slower than most contests. More ChallengingButton Poetry Chapbook Contest's overall acceptance rate is lower than most contests. More ResponsiveButton Poetry Chapbook Contest's overall rate of non-response is lower than most contests. Poetry Temp Closed Dates:Opens to submissions on 15 November 2026 12:00 AM PST (in 60 days).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poetry Chapbook: 20 - 30 pages.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.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 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. Go to contest webpage Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @buttonpoetryX (Twitter) @buttonpoetry Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) Support on Patreon For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Button Poetry 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: Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 14 reports from 14 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 56 min | 129.8 mean avg | 120.5 median | 195 max days (35.9 std dev) Responses 85.71 % 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: 85.71 % (134.4 avg. days per rejection) | 8.3 % personal, 66.7 % form, 25.0 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 14.29 % (78.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 1 response is pending (247 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 $20.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 29 May 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 12 Jan 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 02:30 UTC (6 hours, 45 minutes ago). 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