Michael Wiegers is the long-time Editor in Chief at Copper Canyon Press and serves as the poetry editor for Narrative magazine. As one of the country's leading poetry publishers, he has edited hundreds of books, including volumes that have won the Pulitzer Prize, National Book Award, and National Book Critics Circle Award. A frequent speaker and guest editor at literary conferences and graduate writing programs, he also serves on the board of directors for the Merwin Conservancy.