International Proverse Prize A project of Proverse Hong Kong Books (see other related projects). About The International Proverse Prize is our annual competition for unpublished book-length works of fiction, non-fiction, or poetry. Established in 2008, it is open to all over the age of eighteen without restriction of nationality, residence or citizenship. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $42 (above average for contests). Country of Publication & Year Established Hong Kong Established in 2008 Publication Media & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 1 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 07 May 2027 12:00 AM China Standard Time (in 233 days) through 30 June 2027.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Novella: 30,000 - 40,000 words. Fiction Collection: 75,000 - 100,000 words. Novel: 75,000 - 100,000 words.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 $1,200.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 07 May 2027 12:00 AM China Standard Time (in 233 days) through 30 June 2027.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Nonfiction Collection: 75,000 - 100,000 words. Book: 75,000 - 100,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... History: Biographies.Winner's Prize:Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999) + Unknown royalties Semi-pro advance. Unknown royalties. Details: USD $1,200.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 07 May 2027 12:00 AM China Standard Time (in 233 days) through 30 June 2027.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poetry Collection: 80 - 120 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 $1,200.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT 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 Facebook Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope International Proverse 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. We have not received any submission reports for this listing in the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsInternational Proverse Poetry Prize Charges fees for all submissionsProverse Hong Kong Books 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: 24 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