Sublingua Prize for Poetry A project of Inverted Syntax Press (see other related projects). About No about statement available. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $20 (average for contests). Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to female-identifying emerging writers residing in the USA who have not published a manuscript exceeding 30 pages. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Poetry Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 06 June 2027* (approx. 272 days from now) through 15 August 2027.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Open to all/most Genres, including: GeneralLengths: Poetry Collection: 48 - 80 pages.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999) + < 15% royalties Provides free copy/copies Semi-pro advance. < 15% royalties. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $500 for first prize; 5%-10% standard royalties on net receipts.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 @invertedsyntaxX (Twitter) @invertedsyntax For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Sublingua Prize for Poetry 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 not received any complete reports within the past 12 months. Pending 1 response is pending (39 days waiting). 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. 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 ProjectsThe Aggrey & Tabbikha Prize for Poetry Charges fees for all submissionsFissured Tongue Series Charges fees for all submissionsInverted Syntax CLOSED 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: 15 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