The Word Works See other projects related to this listing. About Since 1974, The Word Works has been a nonprofit literary and educational organization dedicated to the support and perpetuation of contemporary poetry and literature for the cultural enrichment of humankind. It is a volunteer organization operating without discrimination regarding gender, race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any classification protected by State or Federal discrimination laws. The Word Works carries out its mission through book and online publication, competitions, special projects, and public programs. Developing audience for poetry is a critical goal in its effort to promote and support outstanding literary work. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. (Note: About 14% of publishers always charge fees.) The fee is USD $20 (above average for publishers that charge). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 1974 Publication Medium Print Publication Print Publication AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Slower The Word Works's overall average response time is slower than most publishers. Poetry Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 June 2027* (approx. 266 days from now) through 31 July 2027.Audience: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: Submission manager. Reprints: Unknown.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:Facebook FacebookInstagram @wordworksbooksX (Twitter) @wordworkseditor For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The Word Works 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 4 reports from 4 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 176 min | 243.3 mean avg | 256.5 median | 284 max days (46.7 std dev) Pending 16 responses are pending (38 min | 61.6 mean avg | 55.0 median | 97 max days waiting | 81.7 std dev) from 16 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 $20.00. Submissions are acknowledged within 53 days on average. Most recent response reported was received on 11 May 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 15 Aug 2025. Date compiled: 07 Sep 2026 19:50 UTC (less than a minute ago). 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! 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