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The Raymond Carver Short Story Contest

A project of Carve Magazine (see other related projects).

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The Raymond Carver Short Story Contest is one of the most renowned fiction contests in the world. Featuring prominent guest judges and offering five cash prizes, the contest delivers exciting new fiction from writers all over the world.

Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions.
Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s).

Country of Publication

United States

Publication Medium & Contest Frequency

Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year.

Fiction Temp Closed

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:
General General
Lengths:
Short Story Short Story1,000 - 7,500 words.
Novelette Novelette7,500 - 10,000 words.
Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Winner's Prize:

Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word).
Note: We list broad pay categories rather than prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.

Submissions:

Methods: Submittable submission manager. Postal.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.
Media: Text.


Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

The Raymond Carver Short Story Contest Submission Statistics — Free Preview!

The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics.
AccuracyWe have received 15 reports from 15 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.
Days Reported92 min | 103.7 mean avg | 94.0 median | 135 max days (15.9 std dev)
Responses93.34 %
Acceptances6.67 % of submissions accepted (97.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 6.67 % of submitters accepted Rejections are often underreported, which skews the statistics in favor of acceptances. Most publishers have a lower acceptance rate than indicated here.
Rejections86.67 % (105.1 avg. days per rejection) | 0.0 % personal, 53.9 % form, 46.2 % unspecified | 6.7 % shortlisted
Non-Responses6.67 %
Lost/Returned-
Never Responded-
Withdrawals6.67 % (92.0 avg. days per withdrawal)
Pending1 response is pending (407 days waiting). This only includes pending reports from users who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days

Other Information

Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day.
Most recent response reported was received on 17 Aug 2023.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 17 May 2023.

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Carve Magazine Charges fees for some submissions
Carve Magazine Prose & Poetry Contest BELIEVED DEFUNCT Charges fees for all submissions
Esoteric Short Story Contest CLOSED Charges fees for all submissions

Dates

Last Updated: 10 Jun 2024
Last Audited: 15 Feb 2024. (We audit each active listing twice a year. Learn more at link.)
Date Added: 15 Jan 2012

Before Submitting

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  • Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.
  • Be professional, patient, and persistent.