Vinyl 45 Chapbook Contest A project of YesYes Books (see other related projects). About The Vinyl 45 Chapbook Contest is open to poetry, prose, and mixed genre chapbook manuscripts. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $20 (average for contests). Submission Caps: They may close to submissions early if they reach their quota. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Slower Vinyl 45 Chapbook Contest's overall average response time is slower than most contests. More ChallengingVinyl 45 Chapbook Contest's overall acceptance rate is lower than most contests. More ResponsiveVinyl 45 Chapbook Contest's overall rate of non-response is lower than most contests. Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Fiction Collection: 5,000 - 7,500 words.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 $500 + $250 towards tour expenses.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. Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poetry Chapbook: 20 - 30 pages.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms, including: Hybrid form.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 $500 + $250 towards tour expenses.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. Go to contest webpage Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @yesyesbooks Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Vinyl 45 Chapbook Contest 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: All Categories Fiction Poetry Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 21 reports from 21 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 100 min | 281.8 mean avg | 264.0 median | 373 max days (71.1 std dev) Responses 80.95 % 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: 80.95 % (298.9 avg. days per rejection) | 0.0 % personal, 70.6 % form, 29.4 % unspecified | 4.8 % shortlisted Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 19.05 % (171.3 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 15 responses are pending (78 min | 138.7 mean avg | 114.5 median | 497 max days waiting | 844.5 std dev) from 15 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 $20.00. Submissions are acknowledged within 2 days on average. Most recent response reported was received on 15 May 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 31 Aug 2025. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 02:30 UTC (6 hours, 31 minutes ago). Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. 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