Pinyon is a literary magazine that publishes poetry with an emphasis on original, unpublished work written in English or accompanied by an English translation. The reading period is fixed annually from August 1 to December 1, and submissions received outside this window are returned unread. There is no submission fee, and the magazine maintains a clear policy: work must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere; contributors must notify Pinyon immediately if a piece is accepted or published elsewhere. The magazine's curatorial stance is deliberately broad—no restrictions on subject or style—which places the burden of distinction on the work itself rather than on thematic alignment. This is a venue that reads for craft, voice, and necessity rather than for trend or topicality. Each submission requires a brief cover letter with an author bio and contact information, a standard but telling request: Pinyon wants to know who is speaking, not just what is said. For poets, the terms are straightforward and respectful of the artist's time: no fee, a defined reading period, and a clear pathway for resubmission in subsequent years if work is not selected. The magazine does not promise publication, prizes, or promotion—only consideration within a serious editorial framework. That restraint is itself a signal of the magazine's priorities.