PSA Chapbook Fellowship A project of Poetry Society of America (see other related projects). About Launched in 2003, the PSA's Chapbook Program publishes each winner's work as a gorgeous chapbook, allowing new voices to reach new audiences. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $14 (average for contests). Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to US residents who have not yet published a full-length collection. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2003 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 PSA Chapbook Fellowship's overall average response time is slower than most contests. More ChallengingPSA Chapbook Fellowship's overall acceptance rate is lower than most contests. More ResponsivePSA Chapbook Fellowship's overall rate of non-response is lower than most contests. Poetry Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poetry Chapbook: 20 - 30 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 Semi-pro advance. No royalties. Details: USD $1,000 prize.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are NOT 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:Instagram @psaliterary Support this Publisher: Become a Member Buy Book(s) Make a Donation Make a Donation For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope PSA Chapbook Fellowship 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 12 reports from 12 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 1 min | 199.3 mean avg | 179.0 median | 287 max days (1,203.0 std dev) Responses 83.33 % 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: 83.33 % (196.8 avg. days per rejection) | 0.0 % personal, 70.0 % form, 30.0 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 16.67 % (78.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 2 responses are pending (311 min | 311.5 mean avg | 311.5 median | 312 max days waiting | 1,478.8 std dev) from 2 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 $14.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 16 Jul 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 15 Dec 2025. Date compiled: 18 Sep 2026 02:18 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! Related ProjectsAlice Fay Di Castagnola Award Charges fees for all submissionsCecil Hemley Memorial Award Charges fees for all submissionsGeorge Bogin Memorial Award Charges fees for all submissionsLucille Medwick Memorial Award Charges fees for all submissionsLyric Poetry Award Charges fees for all submissionsPoetry Society of America Student Poetry Award Charges fees for all submissionsPSA New York Chapbook Fellowships CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsPSA Storefront Poems Charges fees for all submissionsPSA Summer Fellowships DNQRobert H. Winner Memorial Award Charges fees for all submissionsThe Writer Magazine / Emily Dickinson Award Charges fees for all submissions 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: 25 Aug 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. 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