The Adroit Journal Editor's Prizes A project of The Adroit Journal (see other related projects). About We are thrilled to announce a new way we at The Adroit Journal have committed to supporting and uplifting exceptional poetry and fiction: the inaugural Adroit Journal Editor’s Prizes, recognizing outstanding work in poetry and short fiction by any writer, regardless of age or stage.For over a decade, The Adroit Journal has championed emerging voices through our globally recognized Mentorship Program, Adroit Prizes, and scholarship opportunities honoring Gregory Djanikian and Anthony Veasna So. Now, for the first time, we invite established writers to join our pages through a prize dedicated to excellence in craft and daring in vision. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $15 (average for contests). Submission Caps: They may close to submissions early if they reach their quota. Want more insight into the affiliated editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s) of The Adroit Journal. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2025 Publication Media & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 1 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis FasterThe Adroit Journal Editor's Prizes's overall average response time is faster than most contests. More ChallengingThe Adroit Journal Editor's Prizes's overall acceptance rate is lower than most contests. More ResponsiveThe Adroit Journal Editor's Prizes's overall rate of non-response is lower than most contests. Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 6,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: USD $1,000 for winner.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 3 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.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 $1,000 for winner.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 FacebookInstagram @adroitjournalLinkedIn LinkedInX (Twitter) @adroitjournal Support this Publisher: Make a Donation Shop their Store For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The Adroit Journal Editor's Prizes 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: All Categories Fiction Poetry Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 28 reports from 27 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 29 min | 59.2 mean avg | 60.0 median | 153 max days (23.2 std dev) Responses 89.29 % 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: 89.29 % (62.5 avg. days per rejection) | 32.0 % personal, 52.0 % form, 16.0 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 10.71 % (39.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 12 responses are pending (53 min | 65.6 mean avg | 68.5 median | 76 max days waiting | 9.6 std dev) from 12 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 submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 14 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 27 Jul 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 09:03 UTC (less than a minute ago). View report of recent responses from this project Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. 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