The Jennifer Martelli Chapbook Award A project of Lily Poetry Review Books (see other related projects). About Created to honor the memory and literary legacy of Jennifer Martelli, this prize recognizes a chapbook manuscript distinguished by emotional depth, precision of language, and a bold, compassionate imagination. We welcome poems unafraid of contradiction, beauty, grief, humor, sensuality, or the strange intimacies of being alive. Above all, the prize seeks work that lingers—poems that risk honesty and transform experience through craft. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $15 (average for contests). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2026 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationUnknown contest frequency AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Poetry Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poetry Chapbook: 18 - 32 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 $250 and standard chapbook contract.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 @lilypoetryreview Support this Publisher: Subscribe For the Editor(s): Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The Jennifer Martelli Chapbook Award 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 Include related projects Accuracy: We have not received any complete reports within the past 12 months. Pending 12 responses are pending (1 min | 33.0 mean avg | 19.0 median | 87 max days waiting | 35.3 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. 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! Related ProjectsLily Poetry Prize DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsLily Poetry ReviewLily Poetry Review Books Charges fees for all submissionsThe Paul Nemser Book Prize Charges fees for all submissionsRiven: the Holy Land in Crisis Anthology CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsVoices Amidst the Virus Anthology CLOSED Charges fees for all submissions 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: 15 Sep 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