The Slapering Hol Press Chapbook Competition A project of Slapering Hol Press About The prize for the SHP Chapbook Competition is a cash award, publication, 20 copies of the publication, and a reading at The Hudson Valley Writers' Center. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions, except for BIPOC entrants pay a lower entry fee. The fee range is USD $2 to $17 (below average to average for contests). Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to those who have not yet published a collection of poems in book or chapbook form. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 1990 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis FasterThe Slapering Hol Press Chapbook Competition's overall average response time is faster than most contests. Poetry Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poetry Chapbook: 16 - 20 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 $500 prize.Submissions:Methods: Submittable submission manager. Postal. 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. Go to contest webpage Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @slaperingholpress For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The Slapering Hol Press Chapbook 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 Include outliers 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 54 min | 63.3 mean avg | 60.5 median | 78 max days (10.7 std dev) Other Information The most common submission fee paid: USD $17.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 08 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 15 Jun 2026. Date compiled: 06 Sep 2026 22:40 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! 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: 15 Jun 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