Carve Magazine
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About
Carve, named in honor of Raymond Carver, publishes fiction, poetry, and nonfiction that respects the power of language and craft and elicits genuine emotional truths. We also strive to foster a sense of camaraderie among all writers and readers. We converse with the writers we publish, sharing discussions on the modern writer’s life with readers across digital and print mediums. We deliver thoughtful feedback on select submissions that we decline, and we highlight individuals and organizations who practice outstanding literary citizenship. We also engage younger readers through classroom-ready lesson plans centered on our short stories. We value the power of good writing—to challenge, heal, educate, disturb, and transform. With our borderless, inclusive, and diverse community, we look forward to sharing in the empathic spaces that literature creates.
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Country of Publication & Year Established
United States |
Established in 2000 |
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Publication Media & Frequency
EElectronic Publication | Electronic Publication | Published 4 x per year. |
PPrint Publication | Print Publication | Published 4 x per year. |
Fiction Temp Closed
Carve seeks good honest fiction in the form of short stories. We want emotional jeopardy, soul, and honesty. Craft and control are tantamount to our connection to the characters.
- Audience:
- Open to a broad Audience.
- Genres:
Genre | Subgenres |
GGeneral General | Open to all/most Subgenres. |
- Styles:
- Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Minimalist, Realist.
- Topics:
- Open to all/most Topics.
- Types/Lengths:
Type | Length Details |
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FFlash Fiction Flash Fiction | Up to 1,000 words. |
SShort Story Short Story | 1,000 - 7,500 words. |
TNovelette Novelette | 7,500 - 10,000 words. |
XNovel Excerpt Novel Excerpt | Up to 10,000 words. |
- Payscale:
- We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
SSemi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) to PProfessional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pay ranges from Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word). |
- Submissions:
Electronic | Postal | Reprints | Simultaneous | Media |
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OK Fees | OK | No | OK | Text format submissions |
- Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.
Nonfiction Temp Closed
Carve seeks nonfiction that reflects the honest place of literature in our lives. We want experiential reflections and literary overlays, inlays, or even underlays. Tell us what happened and how we, as literature lovers, connect to it.
- Audience:
- Open to a broad Audience.
- Styles:
- Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Minimalist.
- Topics:
- Open to all/most Topics.
- Types/Lengths:
Type | Length Details |
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EEssay Essay | Up to 10,000 words. |
NNarrative Nonfiction Narrative Nonfiction | Up to 10,000 words. |
- Payscale:
- We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
SSemi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) to PProfessional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pay ranges from Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word). |
- Submissions:
Electronic | Postal | Reprints | Simultaneous | Media |
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OK Fees | OK | No | OK | Text format submissions |
- Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.
Poetry Temp Closed
Carve seeks poetry that is both quiet and expansive. We want poetry that elicits an authentic emotional connection. Every word should purposefully add to the voice, sound, and imagery.
- Audience:
- Open to a broad Audience.
- Genres:
Genre | Subgenres |
GGeneral General | Open to all/most Subgenres. |
- Poetry Forms:
- Narrative poetry, Prose poetry.
- Styles:
- Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Minimalist, Realist.
- Topics:
- Open to all/most Topics.
- Types/Lengths:
Type | Length Details |
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PPoem Poem | No line limits known; Up to 3 pieces. |
- Payscale:
- We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
SSemi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem). |
- Submissions:
Electronic | Postal | Reprints | Simultaneous | Media |
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OK Fees | OK | No | OK | Text format submissions |
- Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.
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