The Hudson Prize A project of Black Lawrence Press (see other related projects). About Each year Black Lawrence Press will award The Hudson Prize for an unpublished collection of poems or prose. The prize is open to new, emerging, and established writers. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $30 (above average for contests). Want more insight into the affiliated editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s) of Black Lawrence Press. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed The Hudson Prize's overall average response time is within a normal range for contests. More ChallengingThe Hudson Prize's overall acceptance rate is lower than most contests. More ResponsiveThe Hudson Prize's overall rate of non-response is lower than most contests. Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 January 2027* (approx. 113 days from now) through 31 March 2027.3Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Fiction Collection: 30,000 - 70,000 words.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 $1,000 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. Collapse section Nonfiction Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 January 2027* (approx. 113 days from now) through 31 March 2027.1Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Nonfiction Collection: 30,000 - 70,000 words.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 $1,000 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. Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 January 2027* (approx. 113 days from now) through 31 March 2027.1Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poetry Collection: 45 - 95 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 $1,000 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.* 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:Bluesky @blacklawrence.bsky.socialFacebook FacebookInstagram @blacklawrencepress Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The Hudson 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: All Categories Fiction Nonfiction Poetry Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 41 reports from 38 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 21 min | 116.8 mean avg | 110.0 median | 209 max days (35.0 std dev) Responses 87.80 % 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: 87.80 % (122.0 avg. days per rejection) | 2.8 % personal, 61.1 % form, 36.1 % unspecified | 7.3 % shortlisted Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 12.20 % (64.6 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 1 response is pending (165 days waiting). 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. Submissions are acknowledged within 4 days on average. Most recent response reported was received on 18 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 31 Mar 2026. Date compiled: 09 Sep 2026 21:46 UTC (2 hours, 56 minutes ago). 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