The Ruth Stone First Book Prize A project of Big Lucks Journal (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (October 2016). We provide the following information as an archive. About We’re happy to announce The Ruth Stone First Book Prize for women//transgender//non-binary authors. Ruth Stone was an amazing poet and an incredible advocate for women, and we’re honored that The Ruth Stone Foundation is allowing us to honor her legacy and further her work by naming this prize after her. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year Collapse section Fiction Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Nonbinary people.Genres: General Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Fiction Collection: No word count limits. Novel: More than 40,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999) + < 15% royalties Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999). < 15% 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: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Nonbinary people.Lengths: Nonfiction Collection: No word count limits. Book: No word count limits.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999) + < 15% royalties Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999). < 15% 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: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Nonbinary people.Genres: General Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Poetry Collection: Unlimited number of 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) + < 15% royalties Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999). < 15% 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: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Unknown.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: Correction/Update The Ruth Stone First Book 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 This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsBEST PRIZE Chapbook Contest for POC Poets CLOSEDBig Lucks Books ON HIATUSBig Lucks Journal BELIEVED DEFUNCTLGBT-QIA Artist Of Color Cover Design Contest CLOSED Before SubmittingWe 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. DatesLast Updated: 22 May 2026 Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only