The Tenth Gate Prize A project of The Word Works (see other related projects). About The Tenth Gate Prize honors mid-career poets writing in English. Entry is open to authors of at least two previously published full-length poetry collections.Leslie McGrath founded the series in 2014 to honor Jane Hirshfield’s essay collection Nine Gates: Entering the Mind of Poetry and each winner’s sustained dedication to developing a unique poetics. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions, except for some fee waivers available for people in difficult financial straits. The fee is USD $25 (above average for contests). Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to people with at least two full-length poetry collections published. Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2014 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Slower The Tenth Gate Prize's overall average response time is slower than most contests. More ChallengingThe Tenth Gate Prize's overall acceptance rate is lower than most contests. More ResponsiveThe Tenth Gate Prize's overall rate of non-response is lower than most contests. Poetry Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 June 2027* (approx. 201 days from now) through 15 July 2027.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poetry Collection: 48 - 80 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. Unknown royalties. Details: USD $1,000 prize.Submissions:Method: 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:Facebook FacebookInstagram @wordworksbooksX (Twitter) @wordworkseditor For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The Tenth Gate 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 10 reports from 10 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 94 min | 118.1 mean avg | 112.0 median | 142 max days (125.7 std dev) Responses 100.00 % 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: 100.00 % (118.1 avg. days per rejection) | 10.0 % personal, 40.0 % form, 50.0 % unspecified | 40.0 % shortlisted Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals - Pending 1 response is pending (142 days waiting). 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 $25.00. Most recent response reported was received on 28 Oct 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 19 Jul 2026. Date compiled: 11 Nov 2026 12:04 UTC (1 hour, 15 minutes ago). View report of recent responses from this project 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! Related ProjectsThe Bartow Prize for Ecopoetry NEW! Charges fees for all submissionsHilary Tham Capital Collection DNQThe Washington Prize Charges fees for all submissionsThe Word Works Charges fees for all submissions Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. 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