Maria W. Faust Sonnet Contest A project of Great River Shakespeare Festival About The Maria W. Faust Sonnet Contest is an annual event that welcomes entries from around the world to our artistic community in SE Minnesota – Winona. The contest originated as an extension of the Great River Shakespeare Festival (GRSF), founded in 2004.In 2012, the contest was renamed in memory of Maria W. Faust: a Winona State University graduate in Communications; a twenty-year resident of Winona; an avid supporter of varied local arts; and a lover of poetry. Maria’s husband, Ted Haaland, took over directorship of the contest and, under his leadership, the contest grew to reach poets from around the world. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $5 (below average for contests). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2008 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed Maria W. Faust Sonnet Contest's overall average response time is within a normal range for contests. More ChallengingMaria W. Faust Sonnet Contest's overall acceptance rate is lower than most contests. More ResponsiveMaria W. Faust Sonnet Contest's overall rate of non-response is lower than most contests. Poetry Temp Closed Sonnets may be written in Shakespearian, Petrarchan, Spenserian, or non-traditional rhyme scheme.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Open to all/most Genres, including: GeneralLengths: Poem: Exactly 14 lines; Up to 3 pieces.Poetry Forms:Sonnet.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Unknown payment Unknown payment.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.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 Platforms:None known For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Maria W. Faust Sonnet 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. Filter: Category: Group by submission Accuracy We have received 10 reports from 10 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 40 min | 81.5 mean avg | 61.0 median | 188 max days (57.9 std dev) Responses 100.00 % 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: 100.00 % (81.5 avg. days per rejection) | 0.0 % personal, 40.0 % form, 60.0 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals - Pending 1 response is pending (186 days waiting). 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 $5.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 20 Oct 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 31 May 2026. Date compiled: 11 Nov 2026 06:44 UTC (6 hours, 35 minutes ago). 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