Micro, but mighty
Common Meter Press is a micro-press in the Pacific Northwest with big plans for small books (and zines and other things).
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The Press
We publish poetry that sounds like music, and music that sounds like poetry. From books to zines to songbooks and more, we have big plans for small books.
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The Distro
We've handpicked our favorite handmade books and zines from independent writers and creators.
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Submissions
Currently, our press is by invitation only. However, we'd love to talk about your zine or art project that might be a good fit for the distro.
About us
Meredith and Andrew founded Common Meter Press while working on their first record together. Media and startup alums, the pair decided to launch a press to support like-minded artists and writers facing the challenges of launching creative work.
About Meredith:
Meredith Smith is a creative writing MFA dropout whose work somehow has appeared in literary magazines, punk mags, craft blogs and more. Her degree is not in Creative Writing.
About Andrew:
Andrew Musselman was raised in rural Illinois near St Louis, and central Pennsylvania. He has lived in New York, France, New Jersey, Vermont, Massachusetts, Washington, and Oregon.