The St. Lawrence Book Award A project of Black Lawrence Press (see other related projects). About Each year Black Lawrence Press will award The St. Lawrence Book Award for an unpublished first collection of poetry or prose. The St. Lawrence Book Award is open to any writer who has not yet published a full-length collection in any genre. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee range is USD $25 to $30 (above average for contests). Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to people who have not yet published a full-length manuscript in any genre. Want more insight into the affiliated editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s) of Black Lawrence Press. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2004 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Slower The St. Lawrence Book Award's overall average response time is slower than most contests. More ChallengingThe St. Lawrence Book Award's overall acceptance rate is lower than most contests. Less ResponsiveThe St. Lawrence Book Award's overall rate of non-response is higher than most contests. Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 June 2027* (approx. 264 days from now) through 31 August 2027.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Fiction Collection: 30,000 - 70,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999) + Unknown royalties Provides free copy/copies Semi-pro advance. Unknown royalties. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $1,000 prize.Submissions:Method: Submittable 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 June 2027* (approx. 264 days from now) through 31 August 2027.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Nonfiction Collection: 30,000 - 70,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999) + Unknown royalties Provides free copy/copies Semi-pro advance. Unknown royalties. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $1,000 prize.Submissions:Method: Submittable 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 June 2027* (approx. 264 days from now) through 31 August 2027.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poetry Collection: 45 - 95 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 Provides free copy/copies Semi-pro advance. Unknown royalties. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $1,000 prize.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.* We do not know the time and/or timezone, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment. Go to contest webpage Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Bluesky @blacklawrence.bsky.socialFacebook FacebookInstagram @blacklawrencepress Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The St. Lawrence Book Award 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: All Categories Fiction Nonfiction Poetry Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 25 reports from 25 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 12 min | 127.0 mean avg | 116.0 median | 226 max days (41.7 std dev) Responses 88.00 % 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: 88.00 % (126.7 avg. days per rejection) | 0.0 % personal, 72.7 % form, 27.3 % unspecified | 8.0 % shortlisted Non-Responses 4.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 4.00 % (226.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals 8.00 % (63.5 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 26 responses are pending (10 min | 46.7 mean avg | 44.0 median | 88 max days waiting | 913.2 std dev) from 26 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The most common submission fee paid: USD $30.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 18 Feb 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 01 Sep 2025. Date compiled: 10 Sep 2026 00:26 UTC (18 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! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! 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