The Wishing Jewel Prize A project of Green Linden Press (see other related projects). About Named for an essay in Anne Carson’s Plainwater, we seek work that questions the boundaries of genre, form, or mode while engaging the rich possibilities of lyrical expression. All finalists are considered for publication. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $25 (above average for contests). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2020 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed The Wishing Jewel Prize's overall average response time is within a normal range for contests. More ChallengingThe Wishing Jewel Prize's overall acceptance rate is lower than most contests. More ResponsiveThe Wishing Jewel Prize's overall rate of non-response is lower than most contests. Poetry Open Fee-based Dates:Open to poetry submissions through 30 November 2026* (approx. 84 days from now).4Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poetry Collection: 48 pages or more.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms, including: Hybrid form, Lyric poetry.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 for winner.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:Facebook FacebookInstagram @greenlindenpressX (Twitter) @GreenLinden1 Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The Wishing Jewel 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 16 reports from 16 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 37 min | 91.1 mean avg | 83.0 median | 262 max days (52.8 std dev) Responses 93.75 % 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: 93.75 % (93.1 avg. days per rejection) | 6.7 % personal, 60.0 % form, 33.3 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 6.25 % (37.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 3 responses are pending (14 min | 22.7 mean avg | 17.0 median | 37 max days waiting | 274.7 std dev) from 3 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 $25.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 16 Jul 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 30 Nov 2025. Date compiled: 07 Sep 2026 13:45 UTC (5 hours, 37 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! Related ProjectsGreen Linden Press Charges fees for all submissionsGreen Linden Press Essential Voices Anthology SeriesUnder a Warm Green Linden Charges fees for some 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. 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. 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