Button Poetry First Book Contest A project of Button Poetry (see other related projects). About We are looking for an energetic, first full-length poetry collection.What we like: 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. 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 those who have not published a full-length poetry collection. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2025 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationUnknown contest frequency AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Slower Button Poetry First Book Contest's overall average response time is slower than most contests. More ApproachableButton Poetry First Book Contest's overall acceptance rate is higher than most contests. More ResponsiveButton Poetry First Book Contest's overall rate of non-response is lower than most contests. Poetry Temp Closed Dates:Opens to submissions on 15 April 2027 12:00 AM PDT (in 211 days).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poetry Collection: No page 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:Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999) + Unknown royalties Provides free copy/copies Semi-pro advance. Unknown royalties. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $1,000.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Unknown.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 First Book 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 11 reports from 11 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 58 min | 174.6 mean avg | 207.0 median | 244 max days (71.7 std dev) Responses 90.91 % Acceptances: 9.09 % of submissions accepted (227.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 9.09 % 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: 81.82 % (180.9 avg. days per rejection) | 0.0 % personal, 77.8 % form, 22.2 % unspecified | 9.1 % shortlisted Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 9.09 % (58.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Other Information The most common submission fee paid: USD $25.00. Most recent response reported was received on 07 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 10 Jun 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 04:30 UTC (4 hours, 45 minutes ago). 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