Driftwood Press In-House Poem Contest A project of Driftwood Press Anthology (see other related projects). About No about statement available. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $25 (above 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 2018 Publication Media & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 1 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis FasterDriftwood Press In-House Poem Contest's overall average response time is faster than most contests. More ChallengingDriftwood Press In-House Poem Contest's overall acceptance rate is lower than most contests. More ResponsiveDriftwood Press In-House Poem Contest's overall rate of non-response is lower than most contests. Poetry Open Fee-based Dates:Open to poetry submissions through 31 January 2027* (approx. 144 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: 1 - 60 lines; Up to 5 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms, including: Experimental poetry, Prose poetry, Visual poetry.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Provides free copy/copies Professional payment. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $300 for first place.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Unknown.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.* We do not know the time and/or timezone, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment. 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 In-House Poem 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 10 reports from 10 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 6 min | 66.9 mean avg | 78.5 median | 158 max days (49.7 std dev) Responses 100 % 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: 100.00 % (66.9 avg. days per rejection) | 20.0 % personal, 60.0 % form, 20.0 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals - Other Information The most common submission fee paid: USD $25.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 22 Jun 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 16 Jun 2026. Date compiled: 10 Sep 2026 01:01 UTC (less than a minute ago). Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. 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