CutBank Chapbook Contest A project of CutBank (see other related projects). About What We’re Looking For: Startling, compelling, and beautiful original work. We’re looking for a fresh, powerful manuscript. Maybe it will overtake us quietly; gracefully defy genres; satisfyingly subvert our expectations; punch us in the mouth page in and page out. We’re interested in both prose and poetry – and particularly work that straddles the lines between genres. Manuscripts should be cohesive and coherent; in other words, your manuscript should resonate and make sense as a book. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $20 (average for contests). 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 CutBank Chapbook Contest's overall average response time is slower than most contests. More ChallengingCutBank Chapbook Contest's overall acceptance rate is lower than most contests. More ResponsiveCutBank Chapbook Contest's overall rate of non-response is lower than most contests. Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 January 2027 12:00 AM MST (in 113 days) through 31 May 2027.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Fiction Collection: 6,250 - 10,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999) + No royalties Semi-pro advance. No royalties. Details: USD $1,000 for winner.Submissions:Method: Submittable 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 Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 January 2027 12:00 AM MST (in 113 days) through 31 May 2027.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Nonfiction Collection: 6,250 - 10,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999) + No royalties Semi-pro advance. No royalties. Details: USD $1,000 for winner.Submissions:Method: Submittable 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 Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 January 2027 12:00 AM MST (in 113 days) through 31 May 2027.4Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poetry Chapbook: 25 - 40 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) + No royalties Semi-pro advance. No royalties. Details: USD $1,000 for winner.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 @cutbankmagX (Twitter) @cutbankonline Support this Publisher: Subscribe For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope CutBank 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 outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 19 reports from 19 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 12 min | 150.7 mean avg | 139.0 median | 246 max days (60.6 std dev) Responses 73.68 % 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: 73.68 % (155.5 avg. days per rejection) | 14.3 % personal, 71.4 % form, 14.3 % unspecified | 5.3 % shortlisted Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 26.32 % (122.4 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 3 responses are pending (108 min | 159.3 mean avg | 176.0 median | 194 max days waiting | 341.3 std dev) from 3 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 $20.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 09 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 31 May 2026. Date compiled: 09 Sep 2026 19:34 UTC (5 hours, 10 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! 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