Wolverhampton Literature Festival Poetry Competition About No about statement available. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee range is GBP £4 to £16 (below average to above average for contests). The editors may not respond to all submissions. After waiting a reasonable amount of time, assume your submission will not be accepted. Country of Publication United Kingdom Publication Media & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 1 x per yearVideo Publication Video PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed Wolverhampton Literature Festival Poetry Competition's overall average response time is within a normal range for contests. Poetry Open Fee-based Dates:Open to poetry submissions through 31 December 2026 11:59 PM GMT Standard Time (in 57 days).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: Up to 40 lines; Up to 5 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment. Details: GBP £400 for first place prize.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT 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. Go to contest webpage Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @wolvesartandcultureX (Twitter) @WolvesLitFest For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Wolverhampton Literature Festival Poetry Competition 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 Accuracy We have received 4 reports from 4 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 32 min | 77.5 mean avg | 43.5 median | 191 max days (76.3 std dev) Other Information The editors may not respond to all submissions. After waiting a reasonable amount of time, assume your submission will not be accepted. The most common submission fee paid: GBP £16.00. Most recent response reported was received on 02 Feb 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 30 Dec 2025. Date compiled: 04 Nov 2026 00:42 UTC (6 hours, 46 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! 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: 03 Nov 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