Sanford Goldstein International Tanka Contest A project of Tanka Society of America (see other related projects). About In 2015 the Tanka Society of America renamed its annual contest after Sanford Goldstein, the foremost pioneer of English-language tanka, a scholar and translator of tanka, and a widely respected tanka poet. The Tanka Society of America held its first tanka contest in 2000, the year the society was founded, and has held the contest annually since then. Each year two judges are invited to select winning tanka submitted by members and nonmembers alike. The judging process is anonymous, and has resulted in honoring a fine selection of poems over many years. Voluntary Fees: This project accepts voluntary fees for submissions with donations. 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 Unknown AI policy Poetry Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 15 March 2027* (approx. 179 days from now) through 31 May 2027.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: Exactly 5 lines; Up to 4 pieces.Poetry Forms:Tanka.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 $100 for first prize.Submissions:Methods: Email. Online form. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT 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.* 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:Facebook FacebookX (Twitter) @OfTanka Support this Publisher: Become a Member Make a Donation For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Sanford Goldstein International Tanka Contest 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 related projects Accuracy We have received 2 reports from 2 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Other Information Most recent response reported was received on 13 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 09 Apr 2026. Date compiled: 16 Sep 2026 21:29 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 ProjectsLaurels: Tanka Society of America Online Journal DNQRibbonsTanka Hangout DNQTanka Society of America Annual Members' Anthology DNQTanka Society of America Tanka Prose Contest CLOSED 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: 16 Aug 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only