Leonard Cohen Poetry Prize A project of ONLY POEMS (see other related projects). About Poet, novelist, singer/songwriter, artist, music producer, Buddhist monk, Leonard Cohen has won countless hearts.I found his music six years ago and haven't listened to much else since. Now every morning when I drop my daughter off to preschool, she and I sing along to “Suzanne” on the way. Having spent countless hours with the Leonard Cohen Archive at the University of Toronto, I’m in awe of the devotion he had for his craft, blackening page after page.His ability to blend the sacred and the profane, the spiritual and the sensual remains unmatched. We are indebted to him for bridging the world of literature with the world of music.A couple of times in concerts, he sang this two-liner: “no, it wasn't any good, there's no reason why you should remember me” while having given us a million reasons to remember him.We hope this will push people who are aware of Cohen's genius as a musician to turn to his poetry. It gives us deep honor to name this prize after the one and only Leonard Cohen and carry a part of his infinite legacy on our slim shoulders.As Leonard would say, forgive the poverty of these words for they do not reflect the abundance of our gratitude. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $18 (average for contests). Country of Publication & Year Established Canada Established in 2024 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed Leonard Cohen Poetry Prize's overall average response time is within a normal range for contests. More ChallengingLeonard Cohen Poetry Prize's overall acceptance rate is lower than most contests. More ResponsiveLeonard Cohen Poetry Prize's overall rate of non-response is lower than most contests. Poetry Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 21 September 2026* (approx. 3 days from now) through 07 November 2026.1Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Unknown number of pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: See guidelines.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment. Details: USD $1,000 for winner.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:Facebook FacebookInstagram @onlypoemsmagX (Twitter) @onlypoemsmag Support this Publisher: Become a Member For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Leonard Cohen 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 26 reports from 26 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 76 min | 102.7 mean avg | 109.0 median | 146 max days (33.6 std dev) Responses 96.15 % 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: 96.15 % (101.4 avg. days per rejection) | 12.0 % personal, 48.0 % form, 40.0 % unspecified | 11.5 % shortlisted Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 3.85 % (109.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Other Information The most common submission fee paid: USD $18.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 01 Apr 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 08 Nov 2025. Date compiled: 17 Sep 2026 21:52 UTC (4 hours, 28 minutes ago). Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. 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