Gatewood Prize A project of Switchback Books About The Gatewood Prize is Switchback Books' competition for a first or second full-length collection of poems by a woman or non-binary writer. It is named after Emma Gatewood, the first woman to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions, and they do not offer monetary payment for accepted submissions. The fee range is USD $25 to $30 (above average for contests). Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to people who identify as women or non-binary and have no more than one published collection of poetry. Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationUnknown contest frequency AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Slower Gatewood Prize's overall average response time is slower than most contests. More ChallengingGatewood Prize's overall acceptance rate is lower than most contests. More ResponsiveGatewood Prize's overall rate of non-response is lower than most contests. Poetry Temp Closed Audience: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:No monetary advance + No royalties Provides free copy/copies No monetary advance. No royalties. Provides free copy/copies.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT 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:Facebook FacebookInstagram @switchbackbooksX (Twitter) @switchbackbooks Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Gatewood 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 Accuracy We have received 15 reports from 13 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 100 min | 175.2 mean avg | 172.0 median | 233 max days (31.8 std dev) Responses 86.67 % 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: 86.67 % (180.5 avg. days per rejection) | 7.7 % personal, 53.9 % form, 38.5 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 13.33 % (117.5 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 3 responses are pending (173 min | 205.7 mean avg | 208.0 median | 236 max days waiting | 31.6 std dev) from 3 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 $25.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 19 Sep 2025. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 14 Apr 2025. Date compiled: 07 Sep 2026 12:25 UTC (6 hours, 55 minutes ago). Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. 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