Four Way Books Levis Prize in Poetry A project of Four Way Books (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 $30 (above average for contests). Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed Four Way Books Levis Prize in Poetry's overall average response time is within a normal range for contests. More ChallengingFour Way Books Levis Prize in Poetry's overall acceptance rate is lower than most contests. ResponsiveFour Way Books Levis Prize in Poetry's overall rate of non-response is within a normal range for contests. Poetry Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 January 2027* (approx. 115 days from now) through 31 March 2027.2Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poetry Collection: 48 - 80 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) + Unknown royalties Semi-pro advance. Unknown royalties. Details: USD $1,000.Submissions:Method: Submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.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.* 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 @fourwaybooksX (Twitter) @fourwayreview Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) Make a Donation For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Four Way Books Levis Prize in Poetry 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 54 reports from 54 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 | 111.9 mean avg | 96.0 median | 379 max days (122.3 std dev) Responses 92.59 % 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: 92.59 % (108.7 avg. days per rejection) | 2.0 % personal, 68.0 % form, 30.0 % unspecified | 3.7 % shortlisted Non-Responses 1.85 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 1.85 % (379.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals 5.56 % (42.7 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 2 responses are pending (160 min | 162.5 mean avg | 165.0 median | 165 max days waiting | 748.5 std dev) from 2 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 $30.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 16 Jul 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 04 Jun 2026. Date compiled: 07 Sep 2026 15:45 UTC (3 hours, 37 minutes ago). 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! Related ProjectsThe Ellen Bryant Voigt Series in Poetry Charges fees for all submissionsFour Way Books Intro Prize in Poetry CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsFour Way Books It's No Contest CLOSEDFour Way Review Charges fees for some submissions Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. 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