Cow Creek Chapbook Prize A project of Pittsburg State University (see other related projects). About The Cow Creek Chapbook Prize is a new poetry chapbook contest brought to you by Pittsburg State University. We're open to all styles and subjects. As long as the poems challenge and capture the imagination, we want to see them. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. (Note: About 14% of publishers always charge fees.) The fee is USD $15 (average for publishers that charge). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2019 Publication Medium Print Publication Print Publication AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Slower Cow Creek Chapbook Prize's overall average response time is slower than most publishers. More ChallengingCow Creek Chapbook Prize's overall acceptance rate is lower than most publishers. More ResponsiveCow Creek Chapbook Prize's overall rate of non-response is lower than most publishers. Poetry Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 15 February 2027* (approx. 162 days from now) through 15 May 2027.4Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poetry Chapbook: 15 - 30 pages.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999) + Unknown royalties Provides free copy/copies Semi-pro advance. Unknown royalties. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $1,000 winner's prize.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions 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 publisher's website Report: Submission/Query Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook Facebook For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Cow Creek Chapbook 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 outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 51 reports from 48 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 50 min | 138.3 mean avg | 131.0 median | 192 max days (27.9 std dev) Responses 96.08 % 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: 96.08 % (139.3 avg. days per rejection) | 4.1 % personal, 73.5 % form, 22.5 % unspecified | 3.9 % shortlisted Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 3.92 % (86.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 7 responses are pending (113 min | 137.8 mean avg | 135.5 median | 189 max days waiting | 235.0 std dev) from 7 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. Most submissions are acknowledged within one day. Most recent response reported was received on 04 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 15 May 2026. Date compiled: 05 Sep 2026 12:01 UTC (less than a minute ago). 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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.For book publishers, it is standard to submit a cover letter, synopsis, and sample instead of the full manuscript. Do this unless otherwise instructed.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 12 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