The Letter Review Prize for Poetry A project of The Letter Review (see other related projects). About Poetry is one of the most ancient and revered forms of creative expression. Our contest celebrates poetry in all its forms, from all corners of the world. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee range is USD $15 to $30. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2022 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 4 x per year Poetry Open Fee-based Rolling Submissions:Next cutoff date is 30 June 2025 11:59 PM EDT (in 12 days).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General.Lengths: Poem: Up to 70 lines.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 payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment. Details: 2-4 winners share a USD $1,000 prize pool.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 Platforms:None known For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The Letter Review Prize for Poetry 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. Accuracy: We have received 23 reports from 21 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported: 16 min | 110.6 mean avg | 152.0 median | 217 max days (66.7 std dev) Responses 91.30 % 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: 91.30 % (114.7 avg. days per rejection) | 0.0 % personal, 52.4 % form, 47.6 % unspecified Non-Responses 8.70 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals: 8.70 % (67.5 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 6 responses are pending (26 min | 85.8 mean avg | 90.0 median | 164 max days waiting | 42.7 std dev) from 6 different members This only includes pending reports from users who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The most common submission fee paid: USD $15.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 21 Feb 2025. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 26 Oct 2024. 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 ProjectsThe Letter Review Prize for Art BELIEVED DEFUNCT Charges fees for all submissionsThe Letter Review Prize for Books Charges fees for all submissionsThe Letter Review Prize for Flash Fiction CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsThe Letter Review Prize for Nonfiction Charges fees for all submissionsThe Letter Review Prize for Short Fiction 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: 18 May 2025Last Audited: 18 Feb 2025 Date Added: 19 Sep 2022We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year.