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The Ps & Qs Audio Poem Awards / The Quippys

A project of Quibble Lit / Quibble Quarterly

About

The Ps & Qs Audio Poem Awards recognizes exceptional poems that thrive through breath, cadence, presence, and performance—work that embodies the irreplaceable intimacy of the spoken word.

Unlike traditional page-centered contests, all submissions are audio-only and judged solely on the strength of their sonic craft.

Poets are invited to submit two-minute recordings that lift their writing “above the fold”—pieces shaped by rhythm, texture, resonance, and the physical act of voice.

Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions.
The fee is USD $8 (below average for contests).

Country of Publication

United States

Publication Medium & Contest Frequency

Audio Publication Audio Publication
Awarded 1 x per year

AI Policy

Human-created work only; no AI use allowed

Poetry Temp Closed

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Poem: No line limits known.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Other: See guidelines.

Winner's Prize:

Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment. Details: USD $250 for first prize.

Submissions:

Method: Submittable submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.
Media: Audio.

Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

The Ps & Qs Audio Poem Awards / The Quippys 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.

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Accuracy
We have received 1 report within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.

Other Information

The most common submission fee paid: USD $16.00.
Most recent response reported was received on 31 Mar 2026.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 01 Mar 2026.
Date compiled: 16 Sep 2026 21:28 UTC (less than a minute ago).

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Before Submitting

We 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.

Dates

Last Updated: 20 Aug 2026

We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year.

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