Sheila-Na-Gig Editions First Chapbook Contest A project of Sheila-Na-Gig online (see other related projects). This listing may be deactivated on: 09 Oct 2026. Learn about this process. About No about statement available. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $15 (average for contests). Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to people who have not yet had a chapbook or full-length book of poetry published. Want more insight into the affiliated editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s) of Sheila-Na-Gig online. Country of Publication United States 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 Sheila-Na-Gig Editions First Chapbook Contest's overall average response time is slower than most contests. Poetry Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 July 2027 12:00 AM EDT (in 287 days) through 31 July 2027.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poetry Chapbook: 20 - 40 pages.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary.Winner's Prize:Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999) + >= 15% royalties Provides free copy/copies Semi-pro advance. ≥ 15% royalties. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $500 advance, plus 50% royalties.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Unknown.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 Facebook Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) Make a Donation For the Editor(s): Request Interview Link to Duotrope Sheila-Na-Gig Editions First Chapbook 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 outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 5 reports from 5 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 149 min | 156.8 mean avg | 157.0 median | 167 max days (6.9 std dev) Pending 2 responses are pending (74 min | 74.5 mean avg | 74.5 median | 75 max days waiting | 862.9 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 $15.00. Most recent response reported was received on 27 Dec 2025. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 30 Jul 2025. Date compiled: 16 Sep 2026 14:51 UTC (6 hours, 38 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! 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