Send us your best poem. The PHIL LIT Poetry Prize is awarded twice each year, (Winter and Summer cycles) and a total annual prize pool of $900. Each cycle recognizes one winner and three finalists.
For the 2026 Winter Cycle: The winning poet will receive a $300 cash prize, publication in PHIL LIT PARAGON 2027, a mailed contributor copy, promotion across PHIL LIT’s media channels, and the opportunity to serve as the final judge for the next Poetry Prize cycle. Three finalists will also be published in PHIL LIT PARAGON 2027, receive a $50 honorarium, and be mailed a contributor copy. Shortlisted poems will also be considered for publication in the PARAGON. No A.I. work * Open to writers over 18yo.
Entry Fee: regular $9 per submission
LONGLIST by DEC 7 | SHORTLIST by DEC 14 | FINALISTS and WINNER by FEB 1st
