Myra Shapiro Poetry Prize

A project of International Women's Writing Guild (see other related projects).

This project is on indefinite hiatus. Check their site to find out whether this is a submission and/or publication hiatus. (September 2019)

About

In an interview with Rattle on August 12, 2015, poet Myra Shapiro reported, “I was born in the Bronx but my father moved us to a little town in Georgia ‘to make a buck’ when I was ten, so I spent years longing for the City that fit me: the way I spoke (a mix of immigrant rhythms and no-nonsense directness), buildings that held me close, lit-up windows that warmed me. In 1981, I started subletting apartments and I’m still here.” Ms. Shapiro has published poems and stories in many periodicals and anthologies, including The Best American Poetry. Her books of poetry include I’ll See You Thursday and, most recently, 12 Floors Above the Earth. She is also the author of a memoir, Four Sublets: Becoming a Poet in New York. She is devoted to both solitude and community, and serves on the board of Poets House. In recognition of Ms. Shapiro’s gift, so warmly and generously shared, for teaching women to find their poet’s voice in unexpected places, The International Women’s Writing Guild is pleased to present the Myra Shapiro Prize for Poetry.

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Country of Publication

United States

Publication Medium & Contest Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Awarded 1 x per year

Poetry On Hiatus

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Females.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Poem: No line limits known; Up to 3 pieces.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Winner's Prize:

Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem).
Note: We list broad pay categories rather than prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Dates

Last Updated: 22 May 2026