The Morton Marcus Memorial Poetry Contest A project of Hive Poetry Collective About The annual Morton Marcus Poetry Prize is held in honor of the memory and work of Morton Marcus, whose life and work inspired thousands through his infectious belief in community, dedication to the work of poetry, and support of the arts. 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 United States Established in 2012 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis FasterThe Morton Marcus Memorial Poetry Contest's overall average response time is faster than most contests. More ChallengingThe Morton Marcus Memorial Poetry Contest's overall acceptance rate is lower than most contests. More ResponsiveThe Morton Marcus Memorial Poetry Contest's overall rate of non-response is lower than most contests. Poetry Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known.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 payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment. Details: USD $1,000 winning prize.Submissions:Method: Duosuma submission manager. 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 Link to Duotrope The Morton Marcus Memorial 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 project ranks among the 25 Most Challenging Poetry Publishers in our database. Filter: Category: Group by submission Accuracy We have received 115 reports from 114 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 28 min | 44.1 mean avg | 39.0 median | 158 max days (20.0 std dev) Responses 100.00 % Acceptances: 0.87 % of submissions accepted (34.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 0.88 % 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: 99.13 % (44.2 avg. days per rejection) | 0.0 % personal, 98.3 % form, 1.8 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals - 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 29 Oct 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 01 Oct 2026. Date compiled: 11 Nov 2026 13:04 UTC (15 minutes ago). View report of recent responses from this project 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: 19 Oct 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