Marsh Hawk Press Poetry Prize A project of Marsh Hawk Press About No about statement available. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $30 (above average for contests). 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 Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis FasterMarsh Hawk Press Poetry Prize's overall average response time is faster than most contests. More ChallengingMarsh Hawk Press Poetry Prize's overall acceptance rate is lower than most contests. More ResponsiveMarsh Hawk Press Poetry Prize's overall rate of non-response is lower than most contests. Poetry Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 December 2026 12:00 AM EST (in 79 days) through 30 April 2027.1Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poetry Collection: 48 - 84 pages.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms, including: Long poetry, Short poetry.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 $2,000 for winner.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are NOT 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:Bluesky @marshhawkpress.bsky.socialFacebook Facebook Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Marsh Hawk Press 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 Accuracy We have received 27 reports from 27 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 52 min | 67.7 mean avg | 62.5 median | 142 max days (32.5 std dev) Responses 92.59 % 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: 92.59 % (65.9 avg. days per rejection) | 0.0 % personal, 64.0 % form, 36.0 % unspecified | 3.7 % shortlisted Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 7.41 % (87.5 avg. days per withdrawal) Other Information The most common submission fee paid: USD $30.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 05 Jul 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 30 Apr 2026. Date compiled: 12 Sep 2026 18:48 UTC (less than a minute 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! 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: 13 Aug 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. 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