Lefty Blondie Press First Chapbook Award A project of Lefty Blondie Press (see other related projects). About No about statement available. Voluntary Fees: This project accepts voluntary fees for “tip jar” submissions. Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to people who self-identify as a woman or a non-binary individual, are 40 years of age or older, and have not yet had a poetry collection or chapbook published. 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 FasterLefty Blondie Press First Chapbook Award's overall average response time is faster than most contests. More ApproachableLefty Blondie Press First Chapbook Award's overall acceptance rate is higher than most contests. More ResponsiveLefty Blondie Press First Chapbook Award's overall rate of non-response is lower than most contests. Poetry Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 January 2027* (approx. 115 days from now) through 31 March 2027.1Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poetry Chapbook: 18 - 24 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 Provides free copy/copies Semi-pro advance. Unknown royalties. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $250.Submissions:Method: Duosuma 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:Facebook FacebookInstagram @leftyblondiepress For the Editor(s): Request Interview Link to Duotrope Lefty Blondie Press First Chapbook Award 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 related projects Accuracy We have received 45 reports from 45 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 0 min | 62.7 mean avg | 57.0 median | 123 max days (30.1 std dev) Responses 91.11 % Acceptances: 4.44 % of submissions accepted (95.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 4.44 % 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: 86.67 % (62.5 avg. days per rejection) | 10.3 % personal, 89.7 % form, 0.0 % unspecified | 2.2 % shortlisted Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 8.89 % (36.8 avg. days per withdrawal) Other Information The most common submission tip paid: USD $15.00. (57.8 % reported giving a tip.) Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 07 Jun 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 31 Mar 2026. Date compiled: 07 Sep 2026 18:05 UTC (1 hour, 16 minutes ago). 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