Poetic Justice Institute Book Prize A project of Poetic Justice Institute (see other related projects). About The Poetic Justice Institute Prizes (formerly Poets Out Loud Prizes) award honoraria and publication each year to two full-length poetry manuscripts through an open international competition. A poet of national renown selects the winner of the PJI Prize; the PJI Editor’s Prize for a BIPOC writer is chosen by the series editor. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $28 (above average for contests). Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Slower Poetic Justice Institute Book Prize's overall average response time is slower than most contests. More ChallengingPoetic Justice Institute Book Prize's overall acceptance rate is lower than most contests. More ResponsivePoetic Justice Institute Book 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).2Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poetry Collection: 50 - 100 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) + Unknown royalties Semi-pro advance. Unknown royalties. Details: USD $1,000.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:Instagram @poetic_justice_institute Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) Buy Book(s) For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Poetic Justice Institute Book 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 10 reports from 10 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 21 min | 223.5 mean avg | 251.0 median | 272 max days (97.8 std dev) Responses 80.00 % 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: 80.00 % (252.3 avg. days per rejection) | 0.0 % personal, 62.5 % form, 37.5 % unspecified | 10.0 % shortlisted Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 20.00 % (23.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 1 response is pending (341 days waiting). 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 $28.00. Most recent response reported was received on 21 Jun 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 15 Oct 2025. Date compiled: 07 Sep 2026 17:05 UTC (2 hours, 17 minutes ago). 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