2025 and 2026 Open Reading Periods
2025
Thank you for your interest in submitting to Copper Canyon Press! We will be excited to announce the results of our 2025 Open Reading Period in the coming weeks. There have been so many wonderful submissions, and we are eager to share some of this extraordinary work with you soon. Thank you to everyone for your patience as we’ve taken thoughtful time to consider so many remarkable poems.
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2026
Our 2026 Open Reading Period should open very soon. Our goal is to begin accepting submissions this June. We’ll have more details, including timelines, fees, waivers, and submission guidelines as soon as we can.
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Thank you for your ongoing dedication to poetry!