The Anthony Hecht Poetry Prize A project of The Waywiser Books About No about statement available. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $29 (above average for contests). Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to people who have not published more than one full-length poetry collection. Country of Publication International Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Slower The Anthony Hecht Poetry Prize's overall average response time is slower than most contests. More ChallengingThe Anthony Hecht Poetry Prize's overall acceptance rate is lower than most contests. More ResponsiveThe Anthony Hecht Poetry Prize's overall rate of non-response is lower than most contests. Poetry Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poetry Collection: 48 - 88 pages.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 advance (US$2000 or more) + Unknown royalties Professional advance. Unknown royalties. Details: USD $3,000 winner's 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 @waywiser_books Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) Make a Donation For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The Anthony Hecht Poetry Prize 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 20 reports from 20 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 116 min | 154.8 mean avg | 146.5 median | 220 max days (37.0 std dev) Responses 95.00 % 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: 95.00 % (155.5 avg. days per rejection) | 0.0 % personal, 79.0 % form, 21.1 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 5.00 % (142.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Other Information The most common submission fee paid: USD $29.00. Most submissions are acknowledged within one day. Most recent response reported was received on 13 Apr 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 15 Dec 2025. Date compiled: 07 Sep 2026 16:45 UTC (2 hours, 36 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: 25 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