Wilder Series Poetry Book Prize 2026 — $1,000 and Publication for a Poetry Manuscript by a Woman Over 50
December 15, 2026 (53 days left)
Kingston, Washington, USA
Kingston, Washington, USAFree: the link to apply at the organiser and a reminder before the deadline.
Two Sylvias Press runs the Wilder Series Book Prize for women poets over 50, judged by the press editors Kelli Russell Agodon and Annette Spaulding-Convy.
Benefits
A $1,000 prize, publication by Two Sylvias Press and 20 author copies of the winning book.
Eligibility
Women over the age of 50 (born on or before 31 December 1976), established or emerging poets. An original, unpublished full-length poetry manuscript, 48–75 pages recommended; individual poems may have appeared before, translations and self-published books are not eligible; simultaneous submissions… Read more
Award
$1,000 + publication
Application fee
$24 (waivers for hardship on request)
Free: the link to apply at the organiser and a reminder before the deadline.