The Washburn Chapbook Prize A project of Harbor Review (see other related projects). About The Washburn Chapbook Prize is named after the poet and professor Laura Lee Washburn whose dedication to teaching, mentoring, and the writing careers of her students is unparalleled. This prize is named after her in the spirit of further promoting the diversity of voices from women writers. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions, except for BIPOC-identifying writers. The fee is USD $10 (below average for contests). Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to women and non-binary people. Want more insight into the affiliated editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s) of Harbor Review. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2018 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Slower The Washburn Chapbook Prize's overall average response time is slower than most contests. Poetry Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 May 2027* (approx. 226 days from now) through 31 July 2027.Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Females, Transgender people.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poetry Chapbook: Exactly 10 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:Token advance (under US$200) + Unknown royalties Token advance. Unknown royalties. Details: USD $200.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. 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.* 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 @harborreviewX (Twitter) @harbor_reviewBluesky @smallharborpub.bsky.socialFacebook Facebook Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) Make a Donation For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The Washburn Chapbook 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 8 reports from 8 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 31 min | 131.7 mean avg | 97.0 median | 322 max days (112.4 std dev) Pending 4 responses are pending (65 min | 177.0 mean avg | 99.5 median | 444 max days waiting | 188.8 std dev) from 4 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 $10.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 13 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 31 Jul 2026. Date compiled: 16 Sep 2026 20:06 UTC (1 hour, 22 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 Big Brutal Act CLOSEDBraving the Body Anthology CLOSED Charges fees for some submissionsHarbor Anthologies DNQHarbor Editions Charges fees for all submissionsHarbor ReviewThe Harbor Review Editor's Prize DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsThe Jewish Women's Prize DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsMarginalia SeriesSmall Harbor Publishing Laureate Prize Charges fees for all submissions Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. 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