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The Muse/A Dip the Rat Prize

A project of Birdcoat Quarterly (see other related projects).

Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (December 2019). We provide the following information as an archive.

About

No about statement available.

Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States
Established in 2018

Publication Medium & Contest Frequency

Print Publication Print Publication
Awarded 1 x per year

Poetry Closed

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Poetry Collection: 48 - 75 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 (US$200-1999). Unknown royalties.
Note: We list broad pay categories rather than prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Multiple entries: Unknown.
Media: Text.

Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

The Muse/A Dip the Rat 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.

This listing is inactive and does not have any submission reports for the past 12 months.

Your Submissions

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Birdcoat Quarterly  Charges fees for all submissions
Birdcoat Quarterly Editors' Choice Prize in Essays CLOSED  Charges fees for all submissions
Birdcoat Quarterly Editors' Choice Prize in Poetry  Charges fees for all submissions
Ghost Peach Press  Charges fees for all submissions
Ghost Peach Press Prize in Essays CLOSED  Charges fees for all submissions
Ghost Peach Press Prize in Poetry  Charges fees for all submissions

Before Submitting

We 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.

Dates

Last Updated: 14 Mar 2025

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