The Ellen Bryant Voigt Series in Poetry A project of Four Way Books (see other related projects). About The Ellen Bryant Voigt Series in Poetry honors the legacy of a great American poet. From Four Way Books’ inception in 1993 until her death in 2025, Ellen Bryant Voigt was both inspiration and advisor to the press. In celebration of her work and her keen stewardship of the art of poetry, we seek collections that record the pulse of human experience in a complicated world, in which formal ingenuity underpins intellectual and emotional resonance. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions, except for a limited number of waivers available for those who can't afford the fee. The fee is USD $30 (above average for contests). 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 FasterThe Ellen Bryant Voigt Series in Poetry's overall average response time is faster than most contests. More ChallengingThe Ellen Bryant Voigt Series in Poetry's overall acceptance rate is lower than most contests. Less ResponsiveThe Ellen Bryant Voigt Series in Poetry's overall rate of non-response is higher than most contests. Poetry Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 June 2027* (approx. 201 days from now) through 30 June 2027.2Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poetry Collection: 48 - 80 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. Unknown royalties. Details: USD $1000 prize for winner.Submissions:Method: Online form. 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.* We do not know the time and/or timezone, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment. Go to contest webpage Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @fourwaybooksX (Twitter) @fourwayreview Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) Make a Donation For the Editor(s): Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The Ellen Bryant Voigt Series in Poetry 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 related projects Accuracy We have received 10 reports from 9 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 10 min | 62.8 mean avg | 71.5 median | 160 max days (45.3 std dev) Responses 10.00 % 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: 10.00 % (81.0 avg. days per rejection) | 100.0 % personal, 0.0 % form, 0.0 % unspecified | 10.0 % shortlisted Non-Responses 10.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 10.00 % (160.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals 80.00 % (52.8 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 42 responses are pending (134 min | 142.1 mean avg | 138.5 median | 162 max days waiting | 9.6 std dev) from 42 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 $30.00. Most recent response reported was received on 06 Nov 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 17 Aug 2026. Date compiled: 11 Nov 2026 07:24 UTC (5 hours, 56 minutes 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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