Palette Poetry Nature Poetry Prize A project of Palette Poetry (see other related projects). About Please send us your meditations on the sound of wind, your obsessions with the shape of trees, and your words woven like blades of grass. We are looking forward to reading any and all poems that are interested in the natural world. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions, except for some vouchers available for writers from historically marginalized groups. The fee range is USD $20 to $149 (average to above average for contests). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2025 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown contest frequency AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed Palette Poetry Nature Poetry Prize's overall average response time is within a normal range for contests. More ChallengingPalette Poetry Nature Poetry Prize's overall acceptance rate is lower than most contests. More ResponsivePalette Poetry Nature Poetry Prize'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; Up to 3 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Nature/Environment: Nature.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment. Details: USD $3,000 for first 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 FacebookInstagram @palette_poetryX (Twitter) @PalettePoetry For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Palette Poetry Nature 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 Include related projects Accuracy We have received 35 reports from 34 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 52 min | 83.6 mean avg | 79.0 median | 160 max days (22.5 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 % (83.6 avg. days per rejection) | 28.6 % personal, 57.1 % form, 14.3 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals - Pending 8 responses are pending (94 min | 98.5 mean avg | 97.5 median | 133 max days waiting | 12.2 std dev) from 8 different members 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 $20.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 15 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 15 Jun 2026. 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