The Adrift Chapbook Contest A project of Driftwood Press Anthology (see other related projects). About No about statement available. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $25 (above average for contests). Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2018 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed The Adrift Chapbook Contest's overall average response time is within a normal range for contests. More ApproachableThe Adrift Chapbook Contest's overall acceptance rate is higher than most contests. More ResponsiveThe Adrift Chapbook Contest's overall rate of non-response is lower than most contests. Poetry Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poetry Chapbook: 15 - 40 pages.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms, including: Experimental poetry, Prose poetry, Visual poetry.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999) + Unknown royalties Provides free copy/copies Semi-pro advance. Unknown royalties. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $750 first prize.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. Go to contest webpage Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @driftwoodpressX (Twitter) @Driftwoodpress Support this Publisher: Shop their Store For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The Adrift 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 13 reports from 13 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 6 min | 85.4 mean avg | 87.0 median | 143 max days (47.1 std dev) Responses 69.23 % Acceptances: 7.69 % of submissions accepted (138.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 7.69 % 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: 61.54 % (99.7 avg. days per rejection) | 62.5 % personal, 12.5 % form, 25.0 % unspecified | 23.1 % shortlisted Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 30.77 % (36.5 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 26 responses are pending (42 min | 88.6 mean avg | 73.5 median | 164 max days waiting | 273.7 std dev) from 26 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 $25.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 03 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 31 May 2026. Date compiled: 10 Sep 2026 01:00 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! 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