Editorial Focus
Esatblished in 1959, Poetry Northwest is committed to publishing the best in contemporary poetry, especially work willing to take risks. Edited and published in the Pacific Northwest, the magazine retains a strong sense of place while being open to submissions from around the globe, a forum where poetry, visual arts, and cultural commentary converge in a robust investigation of the complexity and richness and diversity of life, human and non-human alike.
Tips From the Editor
Current editor Keetje Kuipers has said, “I'm interested in accepting poems that I struggle with, that I don't understand, that I might even fundamentally disagree with in terms of either their craft or simply the argument they're making about the state of the world.” Founding editor Carolyn Kizer placed a special emphasis on encouraging the “raw, emerging talents, the neglected and overlooked.” Our dedication to employing equitable editorial practices that emphasize the rich diversity of today’s poets enhances our mission of publishing the most exciting work we can find.