Nancy D. Hargrove Editors' Prize A project of Jabberwock Review About No about statement available. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $15 (average for contests). Want more insight into the affiliated editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s) of Jabberwock Review. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed Nancy D. Hargrove Editors' Prize's overall average response time is within a normal range for contests. Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 15 January 2027 12:00 AM CST (in 121 days) through 15 March 2027.1Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Short Story: No specific word count limits known (our definition: 1000 to 7500 words). Novel Excerpt: No specific word count limits known.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: USD $500 prize.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 15 January 2027 12:00 AM CST (in 121 days) through 15 March 2027.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: USD $500 prize.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. Go to contest webpage Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookX (Twitter) @jabberwockrev Support this Publisher: Purchase Issue(s) For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Nancy D. Hargrove Editors' 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: All Categories Fiction Poetry Group by submission Include outliers Accuracy We have received 8 reports from 8 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 44 min | 78.2 mean avg | 77.5 median | 119 max days (32.2 std dev) Other Information The most common submission fee paid: USD $15.00. Submissions are acknowledged within 7 days on average. Most recent response reported was received on 14 May 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 31 Mar 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 09:02 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: 08 Sep 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