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The Cardinal Poetry Prize

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The Cardinal Poetry Prize was conceived by John Murillo, poet and Associate Professor of English at Wesleyan University, as a unique opportunity for serious poets who have taken their time and decided not to rush publication, for the studious, rigorous, midnight oil burning, patient ones who are finally satisfied that they have something worthy of readers.

Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions.
Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to those ages 40 and older who have not published a poetry book or not have published a new original poetry collection within the last 10 years.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States Established in 2023

Publication Medium & Contest Frequency

Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year.

Poetry Temp Closed
Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:
General General
Lengths:
Poetry Collection Poetry Collection48 - 64 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:

Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999) + Unknown royalties Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999). Unknown royalties.
Note: We list broad pay categories rather than prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.

Submissions:

Method: Submittable submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Multiple entries: Unknown.
Media: Text.

Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

The Cardinal Poetry Prize Submission Statistics — Free Preview!

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.
AccuracyWe have received 21 reports from 21 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.
Days Reported47 min | 62.0 mean avg | 50.0 median | 100 max days (16.6 std dev)
Responses95.24 %
Acceptances0.00 % 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.
Rejections95.24 % (62.7 avg. days per rejection) | 30.0 % personal, 20.0 % form, 50.0 % unspecified | 4.8 % shortlisted
Non-Responses4.76 %
Lost/Returned-
Never Responded-
Withdrawals4.76 % (48.0 avg. days per withdrawal)

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 28 May 2024.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 29 Feb 2024.

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Dates

Last Updated: 30 May 2024
Last Audited: 22 May 2024. (We audit each active listing twice a year. Learn more at link.)
Date Added: 08 Dec 2023

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  • Be professional, patient, and persistent.