Earth Amulet Poetry Prize

A project of River Paw Press (see other related projects).

About

The Earth Amulet Poetry Prize is an environmental poetry contest that invite poems rooted in the natural world—its landscapes, elements, and living beings. Submissions may explore themes centered on forests, rivers, oceans, mountains, deserts, or other ecosystems; reflect on weather, seasons, and natural forces such as fire, wind, and rain; or engage with flora and fauna, including trees, flowers, birds, animals, insects, etc.
We’re looking for work that offers thoughtful engagement with nature—through observation, reflection, and a genuine connection with our environment, that can also become a catalyst in countering environmental threats and the destruction caused by wars, human greed, lack of awareness, and proper resources to protect our planet.

Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions, except for except for cases of financial hardship.
The fee is USD $7 (below average for contests).

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States

Established in 2025

Publication Medium & Contest Frequency

Print Publication Print Publication: Unknown contest frequency

AI Policy

Human-created work only; no AI use allowed

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Statistics Synopsis

Regular Speed: Earth Amulet Poetry Prize's overall average response time is within a normal range for contests.
More Approachable: Earth Amulet Poetry Prize's overall acceptance rate is higher than most contests.
More Responsive: Earth Amulet Poetry Prize's overall rate of non-response is lower than most contests.

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Poetry Temp Closed

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Poem: No line limits known; 3 - 5 pieces.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Nature/Environment: General, See guidelines.
Other: May vary.

Winner's Prize:

Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) Provides free copy/copies Semi-pro payment. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $25.

Submissions:

Methods: Duosuma submission manager. Submittable submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Multiple entries: Unknown.
Media: Text.

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Earth Amulet Poetry Prize Submission Statistics

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Accuracy

We have received 25 reports from 24 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.

Days Reported

80 min | 107.1 mean avg | 102.0 median | 192 max days (30.8 std dev)

Responses

96.00 %

Acceptances:

36.00 % of submissions accepted (104.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 37.50 % of submitters accepted

Rejections:

60.00 % (105.8 avg. days per rejection) | 93.3 % personal, 6.7 % form, 0.0 % unspecified

Non-Responses

0.00 %

Lost/Returned:

Never Responded:

Withdrawals

4.00 % (144.0 avg. days per withdrawal)

Pending

9 responses are pending (17 min | 47.3 mean avg | 49.0 median | 137 max days waiting | 37.5 std dev) from 9 different members

Other Information

The most common submission fee paid: USD $7.00.
Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day.
Most recent response reported was received on 18 Jan 2026.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 10 Oct 2025.
Date compiled: 16 Sep 2026 19:11 UTC (2 hours, 18 minutes ago).

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Dates

Last Updated: 31 Aug 2026

We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year.