Perugia Press Prize A project of Perugia Press About Since 1997, Perugia Press has published one book a year: the winner of the Perugia Press Prize for first or second books of poetry by women. Our goal is to help right gender inequity in publishing, one excellent book at a time. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee range is USD $15 to $30 (average to above average for contests). Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to women who have published no more than one full-length book of poetry. Want more insight into the affiliated editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s) of Perugia Press. 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 Slower Perugia Press Prize's overall average response time is slower than most contests. More ChallengingPerugia Press Prize's overall acceptance rate is lower than most contests. More ResponsivePerugia Press Prize's overall rate of non-response is lower than most contests. Poetry Open Fee-based Dates:Open to poetry submissions through 15 November 2026* (approx. 69 days from now).4Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poetry Collection: 45 - 85 pages.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999) + No royalties Provides free copy/copies Semi-pro advance. No royalties. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $2,000.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.* We do not know the time and/or timezone, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment. Go to contest webpage Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @perugiapress Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Perugia Press 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 33 reports from 33 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 104 min | 130.7 mean avg | 122.0 median | 208 max days (46.5 std dev) Responses 93.94 % 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: 93.94 % (129.1 avg. days per rejection) | 12.9 % personal, 51.6 % form, 35.5 % unspecified | 9.1 % shortlisted Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 6.06 % (121.5 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 7 responses are pending (2 min | 28.8 mean avg | 33.5 median | 37 max days waiting | 1,178.9 std dev) from 7 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 $30.00. Most submissions are acknowledged within one day. Most recent response reported was received on 01 Apr 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 16 Nov 2025. Date compiled: 07 Sep 2026 17:46 UTC (1 hour, 34 minutes 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: 31 Jul 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