The Journal/Charles B. Wheeler Poetry Prize A project of The Journal (see other related projects). About Each year, manuscripts by emerging and established poets are screened, in accordance with CLMP guidelines, by volunteer readers associated with The Journal and The Ohio State University English Department. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee range is USD $11.50 to $23 (below average to above average for contests). Important: They have a reduced fee for BIPOC submitters. 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 PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Slower The Journal/Charles B. Wheeler Poetry Prize's overall average response time is slower than most contests. More ApproachableThe Journal/Charles B. Wheeler Poetry Prize's overall acceptance rate is higher than most contests. More ResponsiveThe Journal/Charles B. Wheeler Poetry Prize's overall rate of non-response is lower than most contests. Poetry Open Fee-based Dates:Open to poetry submissions through 15 October 2026* (approx. 33 days from now).5Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poetry Collection: 48 pages or more.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Professional advance (US$2000 or more) + Unknown royalties Professional advance. Unknown royalties. Details: USD $2,500.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.* 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:Instagram @osuthejournalX (Twitter) @osuthejournal Support this Publisher: Subscribe For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The Journal/Charles B. Wheeler 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 outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 23 reports from 23 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 4 min | 131.6 mean avg | 132.0 median | 155 max days (33.5 std dev) Responses 78.26 % Acceptances: 4.35 % of submissions accepted (139.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 4.35 % of submitters accepted Rejections are often underreported, which skews the statistics in favor of acceptances. Most publishers have a lower acceptance rate than indicated here. Rejections: 73.91 % (136.5 avg. days per rejection) | 0.0 % personal, 64.7 % form, 35.3 % unspecified | 4.4 % shortlisted Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 21.74 % (81.2 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 3 responses are pending (2 min | 6.0 mean avg | 6.0 median | 10 max days waiting | 923.8 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 $23.00. Submissions are acknowledged within 2 days on average. Most recent response reported was received on 24 Feb 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 11 Oct 2025. Date compiled: 12 Sep 2026 00:28 UTC (7 hours, 29 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 Journal Contests DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsThe Journal Non/Fiction Collection Prize Charges fees for all submissionsThe Journal 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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