The National Poetry Series Open Competition A project of The National Poetry Series About The National Poetry Series seeks book-length manuscripts of poetry written in English by American residents or American citizens living abroad. Five winning poets will each receive a cash prize in addition to having a full-length manuscript published by a participating publisher. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. (Note: About 14% of publishers always charge fees.) The fee is USD $35 (above average for publishers that charge). Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to US residents and citizens. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 1978 Publication Medium Print Publication Print Publication AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis FasterThe National Poetry Series Open Competition's overall average response time is faster than most publishers. More ChallengingThe National Poetry Series Open Competition's overall acceptance rate is lower than most publishers. More ResponsiveThe National Poetry Series Open Competition's overall rate of non-response is lower than most publishers. Poetry Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poetry Collection: 48 - 64 pages.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Professional advance (US$2000 or more) + No royalties Professional advance. No royalties. Details: USD $10,000.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to publisher's website Report: Submission/Query Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook Facebook Support this Publisher: Make a Donation For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The National Poetry Series Open 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 67 reports from 62 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 5 min | 76.9 mean avg | 70.0 median | 237 max days (40.9 std dev) Responses 95.52 % 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: 95.52 % (78.3 avg. days per rejection) | 3.1 % personal, 67.2 % form, 29.7 % unspecified | 3.0 % shortlisted Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 4.48 % (37.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 2 responses are pending (168 min | 168.0 mean avg | 168.0 median | 168 max days waiting | 1,446.8 std dev) from 2 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 $35.00. 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 21 Mar 2026. Date compiled: 05 Sep 2026 12:02 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: 01 Sep 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