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 (average to above average for contests). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2022 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 4 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed The Letter Review Prize for Poetry's overall average response time is within a normal range for contests. More ApproachableThe Letter Review Prize for Poetry's overall acceptance rate is higher than most contests. More ResponsiveThe Letter Review Prize for Poetry's overall rate of non-response is lower than most contests. Poetry Open Fee-based Dates: Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: 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 Support this Publisher: Donate on PayPal Subscribe For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The Letter Review Prize for 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 outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 14 reports from 11 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 58 min | 92.3 mean avg | 79.0 median | 131 max days (49.9 std dev) Responses 100.00 % Acceptances: 7.14 % of submissions accepted (67.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 9.09 % of submitters accepted Rejections are often underreported, which skews the statistics in favor of acceptances. Most publishers have a lower acceptance rate than indicated here. Rejections: 92.86 % (91.1 avg. days per rejection) | 7.7 % personal, 46.2 % form, 46.2 % unspecified | 14.3 % shortlisted Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals - Pending 2 responses are pending (39 min | 71.0 mean avg | 71.0 median | 103 max days waiting | 45.3 std dev) from 2 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. Submissions are acknowledged within 14 days on average. Most recent response reported was received on 30 Jul 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 29 May 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 03:30 UTC (5 hours, 48 minutes ago). 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 DNQ 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. 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