Resources
For Writers in Midlife and Later
Cardinal Poetry Prize from Wesleyan University Press
Prize, week-long residency, and publication for poets 40 and older.
J. Michael Samuel Prize from Lambda Literary
Honoring emerging LGBTQ writers over the age of 50 in any genre.
The Off the Grid Poetry Prize from Grid Books
Book prize for poets over the age of 60.
Press with a mission to publish older writers.
Patricia Dobler Poetry Award from Carlow University
Poetry contest for women 40 and older who have not published a full-length book of poems.
Pegasus Book Poetry Prize from Poetry Foundation
Award for a first or second book of poems for writers 40 and older.
Online magazine of the arts by women over 60.
Robert H. Winner Memorial Award from the Poetry Society of America
For a manuscript of 10 pages by a mid-career poet who has not had substantial recognition.
Publishing the work of women authors over 50.
The Stern Prize from American Poetry Review
Book award open to all poets age 50 and over, regardless of previous publication history.
Wilder Series Poetry Book Prize from Two Sylvias Press
Book award open to women over 50 (established or emerging poets).
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