Trio Award for First or Second Book A project of Trio House Press (see other related projects). About The Trio Award for a First or Second Book is awarded each year for a poetry manuscript written by a debut or second poetry collection. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $25 (above average for contests). Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to US residents with fewer than two books published. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis FasterTrio Award for First or Second Book's overall average response time is faster than most contests. More ChallengingTrio Award for First or Second Book's overall acceptance rate is lower than most contests. More ResponsiveTrio Award for First or Second Book's overall rate of non-response is lower than most contests. Poetry Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 November 2026* (approx. 54 days from now) through 31 March 2027.1Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poetry Collection: 48 - 70 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) + No royalties Provides free copy/copies Semi-pro advance. No royalties. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $1,000.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are NOT 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 @triohousepress.bsky.socialFacebook FacebookInstagram @triohousepress Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Trio Award for First or Second Book 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 20 reports from 19 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 18 min | 33.8 mean avg | 28.5 median | 101 max days (22.9 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 % (33.8 avg. days per rejection) | 5.0 % personal, 65.0 % form, 30.0 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals - 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 19 Apr 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 31 Mar 2026. Date compiled: 07 Sep 2026 15:45 UTC (3 hours, 36 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 ProjectsAurora Polaris Creative Nonfiction Award Charges fees for all submissionsLouise Bogan Award for Excellence in Poetry Charges fees for all submissionsScott King Award for Eco-Poetry Charges fees for all submissionsTrio House Press 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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