Verve Poem of the Month A project of Verve Poetry Press (see other related projects). About A monthly poetry competition for the bold, the beautiful, the bizarre, and the brilliant! Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee range is GBP £3 to £6 (below average for contests). Country of Publication & Year Established United Kingdom Established in 2025 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 12 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis FasterVerve Poem of the Month's overall average response time is faster than most contests. More ApproachableVerve Poem of the Month's overall acceptance rate is higher than most contests. More ResponsiveVerve Poem of the Month's overall rate of non-response is lower than most contests. Poetry Open Fee-based Dates:Open to poetry submissions through 20 September 2026* (approx. 15 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: Up to 40 lines; Up to 3 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment. Details: GBP £100 winning prize.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.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 @vervepoetryfest.bsky.socialInstagram @verve.poetry.festival For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Verve Poem of the Month 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 6 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 10 min | 20.1 mean avg | 22.0 median | 29 max days (6.6 std dev) Responses 100.0 % Acceptances: 20.00 % of submissions accepted (22.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 33.33 % of submitters accepted Rejections are often underreported, which skews the statistics in favor of acceptances. Most publishers have a lower acceptance rate than indicated here. Rejections: 80.00 % (19.5 avg. days per rejection) | 0.0 % personal, 62.5 % form, 37.5 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals - Other Information The most common submission fee paid: GBP £6.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 01 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 16 Aug 2026. Date compiled: 05 Sep 2026 12:03 UTC (less than a minute 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 ProjectsVerve Poetry Festival Competition 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. 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. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 31 Aug 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only