Lake Merritt Identity-Revealed Poetry Contest A project of Omnidawn (see other related projects). This project is on indefinite hiatus. Check their site to find out whether this is a submission and/or publication hiatus. (May 2019) About This is Omnidawn's only Identity-Revealed contest. Entrants may include whatever information about themselves they consider important and none of this will be deleted so that this information will be available to the readers who choose the semi-finalists and to the judge. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2018 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year Poetry On Hiatus Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poetry Collection: 40 - 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:Professional advance (US$2000 or more) + Unknown royalties Professional advance (US$2000 or more). Unknown royalties.Note: We list broad pay categories rather than prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.Submissions:Method: Postal. 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: Correction/Update Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) Lake Merritt Identity-Revealed Poetry Contest 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 listing is inactive and does not have any submission reports for the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsOmnidawn Fabulist Fiction Chapbook / Novelette Contest Charges fees for all submissionsOmnidawn First/Second Poetry Book Contest DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsOmnidawn Poetry Chapbook Contest Charges fees for all submissionsOmnidawn Poetry Open Book Contest Charges fees for all submissionsOmnidawn Single Poem Broadside Contest Charges fees for all submissionsOmnidawn: Fabulist & New Wave Fabulist Fiction CLOSED 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: 22 May 2026 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