Mslexia Women's Poetry (Single Poem) Competition A project of Mslexia Magazine (see other related projects). About No about statement available. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is GBP £10 (below average for contests). Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to women. Country of Publication United Kingdom Publication Media & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 1 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis FasterMslexia Women's Poetry (Single Poem) Competition's overall average response time is faster than most contests. More ChallengingMslexia Women's Poetry (Single Poem) Competition's overall acceptance rate is lower than most contests. More ResponsiveMslexia Women's Poetry (Single Poem) Competition's overall rate of non-response is lower than most contests. Poetry Temp Closed Poems may be in any style, of any length, on any subject.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 3 pieces.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: GBP £2,000 for first place.Submissions:Methods: Online form. Postal. 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. Go to contest webpage Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Bluesky @mslexia.bsky.socialFacebook FacebookInstagram @mslexiaLinkedIn LinkedInX (Twitter) @mslexia Support this Publisher: Make a Donation Shop their Store Subscribe For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Mslexia Women's Poetry (Single Poem) Competition 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 10 reports from 10 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 65 min | 67.6 mean avg | 68.0 median | 108 max days (13.2 std dev) Responses 100 % 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 % (67.6 avg. days per rejection) | 0.0 % personal, 50.0 % form, 50.0 % unspecified | 10.0 % shortlisted Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals - Other Information The most common submission fee paid: GBP £10.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 11 Feb 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 08 Dec 2025. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 09:18 UTC (less than a minute ago). Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. 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