About Us
Founded in 1972, Copper Canyon Press is a nonprofit, independent poetry publisher based in Port Townsend, WA. We believe poetry is vital to language and living.
Announcing the 2025 Open Reading Period! We are accepting submissions beginning on May 01st at 9am PST, and the period will close at a cap of 1000 submissions—submit early. Go to our Submittable page for more guidelines and to submit.
Founded in 1972, Copper Canyon Press is a nonprofit, independent poetry publisher based in Port Townsend, WA. We believe poetry is vital to language and living.