Free the Verse Poetry Competitions A project of Free the Verse About No about statement available. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $3.49 (below average for contests). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2023 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown contest frequency AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Slower Free the Verse Poetry Competitions's overall average response time is slower than most contests. More ChallengingFree the Verse Poetry Competitions's overall acceptance rate is lower than most contests. Less ResponsiveFree the Verse Poetry Competitions's overall rate of non-response is higher than most contests. Poetry Open Fee-based Dates: Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment. Details: USD $100.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.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. Go to contest webpage Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Instagram @free_the_verseThreads @free_the_verseX (Twitter) @free_the_verse Support this Publisher: Make a Donation For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Free the Verse Poetry Competitions 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. This project ranks among the Most Unresponsive Poetry Publishers in our database. Filter: Category: Group by submission Include outliers Accuracy We have received 18 reports from 14 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 21 min | 275.4 mean avg | 321.5 median | 554 max days (159.3 std dev) Responses 50.00 % 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: 50.00 % (141.4 avg. days per rejection) | 0.0 % personal, 66.7 % form, 33.3 % unspecified Non-Responses 50.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 50.00 % (396.1 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals - Pending 9 responses are pending (9 min | 233.1 mean avg | 264.5 median | 439 max days waiting | 252.4 std dev) from 8 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 $3.49. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 04 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 24 Jun 2026. Date compiled: 16 Sep 2026 18:51 UTC (2 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! 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: 26 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