Copper Canyon Press About Poetry is vital to language and living.Copper Canyon Press publishes extraordinary poetry from around the world to engage the imaginations and intellects of readers.Since 1972, the Press has published poetry exclusively and has established an international reputation for its commitment to authors, editorial acumen, and dedication to the poetry audience.Copper Canyon Press publishes new collections of poetry by both revered and emerging American poets, translations of classical and contemporary work from many of the world’s cultures, re-issues of out-of-print poetry classics, anthologies, and prose books about poetry.Copper Canyon has published over 400 titles, including works by Nobel Laureates Pablo Neruda, Odysseas Elytis, Octavio Paz, Vicente Aleixandre, and Rabindranath Tagore; Pulitzer Prize-winners Ted Kooser, Carolyn Kizer, Maxine Kumin, W.S. Merwin, Theodore Roethke, and Jericho Brown; National Book Award-winners Hayden Carruth, Lucille Clifton, Ruth Stone, and Arthur Sze; and some of the most original contemporary poets and translators such as Jim Harrison, C.D. Wright, Red Pine, Norman Dubie, Arthur Sze, Lucia Perillo, Ocean Vuong, Jericho Brown, and many others. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. (Note: About 14% of publishers always charge fees.) The fee range is USD $35 to $50 (above average for publishers that charge). Submission Caps: They may close to submissions early if they reach their quota. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 1972 Publication Medium Print Publication Print Publication AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Slower Copper Canyon Press's overall average response time is slower than most publishers. More ChallengingCopper Canyon Press's overall acceptance rate is lower than most publishers. More ResponsiveCopper Canyon Press's overall rate of non-response is lower than most publishers. Poetry Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poetry Collection: 45 - 200 pages.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Unknown advance + Unknown royalties Unknown advance. Unknown royalties.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to publisher's website Report: Submission/Query Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @copper_canyon_pressX (Twitter) @CopperCanyonPrs Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) Make a Donation For the Editor(s): Request Interview Link to Duotrope Copper Canyon Press 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. This project ranks among the 25 Slowest Poetry Publishers in our database. Filter: Category: Group by submission Include outliers Accuracy We have received 44 reports from 41 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 0 min | 357.3 mean avg | 369.0 median | 484 max days (108.2 std dev) Responses 77.27 % 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: 77.27 % (380.0 avg. days per rejection) | 11.8 % personal, 61.8 % form, 26.5 % unspecified | 2.3 % shortlisted Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 22.73 % (271.9 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 29 responses are pending (86 min | 101.4 mean avg | 86.0 median | 503 max days waiting | 626.2 std dev) from 29 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The most common submission fee paid: USD $35.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 17 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 17 Aug 2026. Date compiled: 16 Sep 2026 18:11 UTC (3 hours, 16 minutes ago). View report of recent responses from this project Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.For book publishers, it is standard to submit a cover letter, synopsis, and sample instead of the full manuscript. Do this unless otherwise instructed.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 24 Aug 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only