The London Magazine Poetry Prize A project of The London Magazine (see other related projects). About The London Magazine has been home to some of the most prestigious poets in its long publishing history, from John Keats to Sylvia Plath. Our Poetry Prize seeks out new voices in poetry, providing a platform for publication in the UK’s oldest literary journal. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee range is GBP £6 to £12 (below average to average for contests). Country of Publication United Kingdom Publication Media & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 1 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis FasterThe London Magazine Poetry Prize's overall average response time is faster than most contests. More ChallengingThe London Magazine Poetry Prize's overall acceptance rate is lower than most contests. More ResponsiveThe London Magazine Poetry Prize's overall rate of non-response is lower than most contests. Poetry Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: Up to 40 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: GBP £1,000 for first place.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.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:Instagram @thelondonmagazineX (Twitter) @thelondonmag Support this Publisher: Purchase Issue(s) For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The London Magazine Poetry 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: Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 22 reports from 22 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 36 min | 65.2 mean avg | 59.5 median | 139 max days (27.9 std dev) Responses 100.00 % 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: 100.00 % (65.2 avg. days per rejection) | 0.0 % personal, 54.6 % form, 45.5 % unspecified | 4.6 % shortlisted Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals - Other Information The most common submission fee paid: GBP £12.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 13 May 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 30 Mar 2026. Date compiled: 16 Sep 2026 13:31 UTC (7 hours, 59 minutes ago). Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. 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