The Wilder Series Poetry Book Prize A project of Two Sylvias Press (see other related projects). About The Wilder Series Book Prize draws its inspiration from American author, Laura Ingalls Wilder, who published her first Little House book at age 65 and completed the last manuscript in the series at age 76. Two Sylvias Press is proud to introduce a poetry series featuring women over age 50—young women may be wild, but mature women are wilder. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $24 (above average for contests). Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to women over the age of 50. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed The Wilder Series Poetry Book Prize's overall average response time is within a normal range for contests. More ChallengingThe Wilder Series Poetry Book Prize's overall acceptance rate is lower than most contests. More ResponsiveThe Wilder Series Poetry Book Prize's overall rate of non-response is lower than most contests. Poetry Open Fee-based Dates:Open to poetry submissions through 15 December 2026* (approx. 101 days from now).1Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Seniors/Pensioners, Females.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poetry Collection: 48 - 90 pages.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999) + Unknown royalties Semi-pro advance. Unknown royalties. Details: USD $1,000.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: 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 contest webpage Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookX (Twitter) @twosylviaspress Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The Wilder Series Poetry Book Prize 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 29 reports from 28 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 28 min | 116.7 mean avg | 108.0 median | 222 max days (43.8 std dev) Responses 89.66 % 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: 89.66 % (120.0 avg. days per rejection) | 0.0 % personal, 57.7 % form, 42.3 % unspecified | 3.5 % shortlisted Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 10.34 % (64.3 avg. days per withdrawal) Other Information The most common submission fee paid: USD $24.00. Submissions are acknowledged within 10 days on average. Most recent response reported was received on 08 Apr 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 31 Dec 2025. Date compiled: 05 Sep 2026 14:07 UTC (less than a minute ago). Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. 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