Princeton Series of Contemporary Poets A project of Princeton University Press About Starting in 1975, the Princeton Series of Contemporary Poets quickly distinguished itself as one of the most important publishing projects of its kind, winning praise from critics and poets alike and bringing out landmark books by figures such as Robert Pinsky, Ann Lauterbach, and Jorie Graham. Relaunched in 2010, the series continues to publish the best work of today’s emerging and established poets. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 1975 Publication Media Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPrint Publication Print Publication AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Slower Princeton Series of Contemporary Poets's overall average response time is slower than most publishers. More ChallengingPrinceton Series of Contemporary Poets's overall acceptance rate is lower than most publishers. More ResponsivePrinceton Series of Contemporary Poets's overall rate of non-response is lower than most publishers. Poetry Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 May 2027* (approx. 225 days from now) through 31 May 2027.3Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poetry Collection: No page limits known.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Unknown advance + Unknown royalties Unknown advance. Unknown royalties.Submissions:Method: Postal. 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.* 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:Bluesky @princetonupress.bsky.socialFacebook FacebookInstagram @princetonupressLinkedIn LinkedIn Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Princeton Series of Contemporary Poets 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 12 reports from 11 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 70 min | 203.8 mean avg | 212.0 median | 216 max days (43.1 std dev) Responses 83.33 % 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: 83.33 % (211.9 avg. days per rejection) | 0.0 % personal, 90.0 % form, 10.0 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 16.67 % (110.5 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 18 responses are pending (109 min | 123.8 mean avg | 120.0 median | 139 max days waiting | 279.6 std dev) from 17 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information Submissions are acknowledged within 18 days on average. Most recent response reported was received on 04 Dec 2025. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 26 May 2025. 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