Frederick Smock Poetry Prize A project of The Louisville Review (see other related projects). About The Louisville Review’s Frederick Smock Poetry Prize is a triennial contest that celebrates the life and legacy of Frederick Smock, a Kentucky Poet Laureate. Born in Kentucky and a lifelong resident of the Commonwealth, Frederick Smock published several volumes of poetry with Larkspur Press, Broadstone Books, and others, as well as volumes of literary essays, poetry in translation, and a memoir. A steadfast supporter of the literary arts and of The Louisville Review, he was published in the first issue of the journal in 1978 and continued to contribute to and support the journal, serving as both as an editor and an advisor. Frederick Smock was Founding Editor of The American Voice and was a long-time professor of English at Bellarmine University, Louisville. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $25 (above average for contests). Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to Kentucky affiliated writers living in the USA who have not yet published a full-length book of poetry. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2025 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded triennially (every three years) AI Policy Unknown AI policy Poetry Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poetry Collection: 48 - 70 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 Provides free copy/copies Semi-pro advance. Unknown royalties. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $1,000 winning prize.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.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 Facebook Support this Publisher: Purchase Issue(s) For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Frederick Smock Poetry Prize 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 related projects Accuracy We have received 1 report within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Other Information The most common submission fee paid: USD $25.00. Most recent response reported was received on 20 Mar 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 08 Nov 2025. Date compiled: 07 Sep 2026 19:21 UTC (less than a minute 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 Louisville Review National Poetry Book Contest DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsThe Louisville Review 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. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 21 Aug 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only