The Orison Chapbook Prize A project of Orison Books (see other related projects). About Each year we accept submissions of chapbook manuscripts in any genre (poetry, fiction, nonfiction, drama, or hybrid) for The Orison Chapbook Prize, judged by Orison Books founder and editor, Luke Hankins. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $15. Want more insight into the affiliated editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s) of Orison Books. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2019 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 April 2026 12:00 AM EDT (in 258 days) through 01 July 2026.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General.Lengths: Fiction Collection: 5,000 - 11,250 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Religion/Spirituality: General, Spirituality.Winner's Prize:Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999) + Unknown royalties Provides free copy/copies Semi-pro advance. Unknown royalties. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $300.Submissions:Method: Duosuma submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 April 2026 12:00 AM EDT (in 258 days) through 01 July 2026.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Nonfiction Collection: 5,000 - 11,250 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Religion/Spirituality: General, Spirituality.Winner's Prize:Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999) + Unknown royalties Provides free copy/copies Semi-pro advance. Unknown royalties. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $300.Submissions:Method: Duosuma submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 April 2026 12:00 AM EDT (in 258 days) through 01 July 2026.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General.Lengths: Poetry Chapbook: 20 - 45 pages.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms, including: Hybrid form.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Religion/Spirituality: General, Spirituality.Winner's Prize:Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999) + Unknown royalties Provides free copy/copies Semi-pro advance. Unknown royalties. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $300.Submissions:Method: Duosuma 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 @orisonbooksX (Twitter) @orisonbooks For the Editor(s): Request Interview Link to Duotrope Support this Publisher: Make a Donation The Orison Chapbook Prize 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. This project ranks among the 25 Slowest Nonfiction Publishers in our database. This project ranks among the 25 Most Challenging Poetry Publishers in our database. Accuracy: We have received 114 reports from 114 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported: 0 min | 189.2 mean avg | 205.5 median | 285 max days (44.0 std dev) Responses 93.86 % Acceptances: 0.88 % of submissions accepted (285.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 0.88 % 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: 92.98 % (188.7 avg. days per rejection) | 0.9 % personal, 99.1 % form, 0.0 % unspecified Non-Responses 6.14 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals: 6.14 % (68.7 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 119 responses are pending (15 min | 31.4 mean avg | 22.0 median | 106 max days waiting | 29.8 std dev) from 117 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 25 Jan 2025. 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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: 01 Jul 2025Last Audited: 21 Apr 2025 Date Added: 14 Jun 2019We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year.