Saturnalia Books Poetry Prize / Alma Book Awards A project of Saturnalia Books About No about statement available. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $35 (above average for contests). Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed Saturnalia Books Poetry Prize / Alma Book Awards's overall average response time is within a normal range for contests. More ChallengingSaturnalia Books Poetry Prize / Alma Book Awards's overall acceptance rate is lower than most contests. More ResponsiveSaturnalia Books Poetry Prize / Alma Book Awards's overall rate of non-response is lower than most contests. Poetry Temp Closed Dates:Opens to submissions on 15 February 2027* (approx. 160 days from now)2Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poetry Collection: 48 pages or more.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-$1,500.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. 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.* 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 FacebookInstagram @saturnaliabooksX (Twitter) @SaturnaliaBooks Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Saturnalia Books Poetry Prize / Alma Book Awards 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 Accuracy We have received 25 reports from 25 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 40 min | 103.7 mean avg | 102.0 median | 142 max days (18.7 std dev) Responses 84.00 % 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: 84.00 % (103.1 avg. days per rejection) | 0.0 % personal, 71.4 % form, 28.6 % unspecified | 4.0 % shortlisted Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 16.00 % (92.5 avg. days per withdrawal) Other Information The most common submission fee paid: USD $35.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 13 Jul 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 08 Apr 2026. Date compiled: 07 Sep 2026 16:31 UTC (2 hours, 50 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! 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: 07 Jun 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