Driftwood Press Editors' Pick Poetry Collection Award A project of Driftwood Press Anthology (see other related projects). About Driftwood Press is excited to announce that we are accepting full-length book submissions for our Editors’ Pick Poetry Prize. One or more full-length poetry collections will be chosen by our Managing Poetry Editor. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $19.99 (average for contests). Want more insight into the affiliated editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s) of Driftwood Press Anthology. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2019 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationUnknown contest frequency AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Slower Driftwood Press Editors' Pick Poetry Collection Award's overall average response time is slower than most contests. Normal AcceptanceDriftwood Press Editors' Pick Poetry Collection Award's overall acceptance rate is within a normal range for contests. More ResponsiveDriftwood Press Editors' Pick Poetry Collection Award's overall rate of non-response is lower than most contests. Poetry Open Fee-based Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poetry Collection: 40 - 100 pages.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms, including: Experimental poetry, Hybrid form, Prose poetry.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999) + >= 15% royalties Provides free copy/copies Semi-pro advance. ≥ 15% royalties. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $500 and 20% royalties.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.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 @driftwoodpressX (Twitter) @Driftwoodpress Support this Publisher: Shop their Store For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Driftwood Press Editors' Pick Poetry Collection Award 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 33 reports from 32 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 | 132.7 mean avg | 138.0 median | 224 max days (50.9 std dev) Responses 84.85 % Acceptances: 3.03 % of submissions accepted (224.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 3.13 % 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 % (140.8 avg. days per rejection) | 40.7 % personal, 51.9 % form, 7.4 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 15.15 % (83.2 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 11 responses are pending (9 min | 58.2 mean avg | 61.0 median | 103 max days waiting | 268.2 std dev) from 11 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 $19.99. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 01 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 25 Aug 2026. Date compiled: 09 Sep 2026 23:46 UTC (1 hour, 14 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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