Rattle Poetry Prize A project of Rattle (see other related projects). About The Rattle Poetry Prize offers a cash prize for a single poem to be published in the winter issue of the magazine. Ten finalists will also receive a cash prize each and publication, and be eligible for the Readers’ Choice Award, to be selected by subscriber and entrant vote. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $30 (above average for contests). Want more insight into the affiliated editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s) of Rattle. Country of Publication United States Publication Media & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 1 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Human-created work preferred, but limited AI use may be permitted in some circumstances (see their site for details) Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed Rattle Poetry Prize's overall average response time is within a normal range for contests. More ChallengingRattle Poetry Prize's overall acceptance rate is lower than most contests. More ResponsiveRattle 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: Unlimited number of lines; Up to 4 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment. Details: USD $15,000.Submissions:Methods: Submittable submission manager. Postal. 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 @rattlemagazineX (Twitter) @RattlePoetry Support this Publisher: Donate on PayPal Subscribe For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Rattle 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 106 reports from 102 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 29 min | 73.4 mean avg | 66.0 median | 228 max days (152.8 std dev) Responses 100.00 % Acceptances: 1.89 % of submissions accepted (72.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 1.96 % of submitters accepted Rejections are often underreported, which skews the statistics in favor of acceptances. Most publishers have a lower acceptance rate than indicated here. Rejections: 98.11 % (72.8 avg. days per rejection) | 1.9 % personal, 77.9 % form, 20.2 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals - Pending 113 responses are pending (48 min | 61.5 mean avg | 53.0 median | 437 max days waiting | 313.7 std dev) from 108 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 on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 27 May 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 28 Apr 2026. Date compiled: 02 Sep 2026 03:21 UTC (49 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! Related ProjectsPoets RespondRattleRattle Chapbook Prize Charges fees for all submissionsRattle Ekphrastic ChallengeRattle Young Poets Anthology DNQRattlecast Prompt Poems 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. 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