Willow Springs Surrealist Poetry Prize A project of Willow Springs Magazine (see other related projects). About We are looking for poems in the surrealist tradition and its many iterations. One of the basic tenants of surrealism is a revolt of the imagination against reason, rationalism, and empiricism. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $15 (average for contests). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2023 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Slower Willow Springs Surrealist Poetry Prize's overall average response time is slower than most contests. More ApproachableWillow Springs Surrealist Poetry Prize's overall acceptance rate is higher than most contests. More ResponsiveWillow Springs Surrealist Poetry Prize's overall rate of non-response is lower than most contests. Poetry Open Fee-based Dates:Open to poetry submissions through 15 September 2026* (approx. 1 day from now).6Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 3 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Surrealist.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment. 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 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 @willowspringsmagX (Twitter) @WillowSprings Support this Publisher: Subscribe For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Willow Springs Surrealist Poetry 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 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 43 min | 127.1 mean avg | 116.0 median | 315 max days (68.2 std dev) Responses 87.50 % Acceptances: 6.25 % of submissions accepted (119.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 6.25 % 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: 81.25 % (135.1 avg. days per rejection) | 7.7 % personal, 76.9 % form, 15.4 % unspecified | 6.3 % shortlisted Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 12.50 % (62.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 12 responses are pending (0 min | 13.1 mean avg | 14.5 median | 34 max days waiting | 11.3 std dev) from 11 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 $15.00. Submissions are acknowledged within 29 days on average. Most recent response reported was received on 07 Feb 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 15 Oct 2025. Date compiled: 14 Sep 2026 21:50 UTC (less than a minute 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 ProjectsWillow Springs Fiction Prize CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsWillow Springs Magazine 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. 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