The Love & Eros Prize A project of Palette Poetry (see other related projects). About Love engulfs us, desire rules us. We encourage love poems beyond the confines of what’s traditionally “romantic.” Rather, we’re seeking unflinching examinations of our sharpest human sensations—those of desire, longing, devotion, and intimacy. All iterations of love are welcome—send us your bitter and your sweet, your queer, platonic, reverent, and devotional. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $20 (average for contests). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2021 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed The Love & Eros Prize's overall average response time is within a normal range for contests. More ChallengingThe Love & Eros Prize's overall acceptance rate is lower than most contests. Less ResponsiveThe Love & Eros Prize's overall rate of non-response is higher than most contests. Poetry Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 3 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Other: See guidelines.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment. Details: USD $3,000.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 @palette_poetryX (Twitter) @PalettePoetry For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The Love & Eros 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 27 reports from 27 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 61 min | 85.9 mean avg | 79.0 median | 133 max days (36.8 std dev) Responses 96.30 % 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: 96.30 % (83.9 avg. days per rejection) | 11.5 % personal, 76.9 % form, 11.5 % unspecified Non-Responses 3.70 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 3.70 % (133.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals - Other Information The most common submission fee paid: USD $20.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 18 Mar 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 07 Dec 2025. Date compiled: 06 Sep 2026 15:24 UTC (7 hours, 28 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! 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