Riddled with Arrows Ars Poetica Prize

A project of Riddled With Arrows Literary Journal

This project is on indefinite hiatus. Check their site to find out whether this is a submission and/or publication hiatus. (February 2024)

About

The Ars Poetica Prize recognizes the very best poetry about poetry. All winners receive monetary prizes, bragging rights, and publication in our summer issue. The return of this annual summer fundraiser helps support Riddled with Arrows Literary Journal. All proceeds will be paid forward to future contributors.

Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States

Established in 2018

Publication Medium & Contest Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Awarded 1 x per year

Poetry On Hiatus

Reprints welcome, but work that has appeared before in Riddled with Arrows is not eligible.

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:

Literature/Books: Writing, See guidelines.
Other: See guidelines.

Winner's Prize:

Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem).
Note: We list broad pay categories rather than prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are 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.

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Dates

Last Updated: 22 May 2026