Carmina Magazine About Named after the Latin word for "songs" or "poems", Carmina Magazine offers a place where ancient mythology and modern creativity can come together as one. For generations, writers, artists, and creators have turned towards mythological traditions for inspiration. Carmina Magazine aims to showcase how ancient stories are still creatively relevant in the modern day, possessing a timeless ability to enthrall, enchant, and inspire long after their initial genesis. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2019 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 2 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis FasterCarmina Magazine's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. More ApproachableCarmina Magazine's overall acceptance rate is higher than most magazines. More ResponsiveCarmina Magazine's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Open Dates: Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General Subgenre: Historical Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres Horror Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 3 pieces. Short Story: 1,000 - 5,000 words; Up to 3 pieces.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Folklore/Mythology: General, Ancient mythologies, Fables, See guidelines. Other: May vary.Theme:Monsters & Cryptids (15 Oct 2026*)3Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Open Dates: Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General Subgenre: Historical Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres Horror Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Poem: Up to 200 lines; Up to 5 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms, including: Haiku (or related), Lyric poetry.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Folklore/Mythology: General, Ancient mythologies, Fables, See guidelines. Other: May vary.Theme:Monsters & Cryptids (15 Oct 2026*)3Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Visual Art Open Dates: Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Artwork: Up to 10 pieces.Art Media: Open to all/most Art Media, including... Painting. Photography.Art Styles:Open to all/most Art Styles, including: Experimental.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Folklore/Mythology: General, Ancient mythologies, Fables, See guidelines. Other: May vary.Theme:Monsters & Cryptids (15 Oct 2026*)Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Image. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.* We do not know the time and/or timezone, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment. Go to publication's website Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial Platforms:None known Support this Publisher: Support on Ko-fi For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Carmina Magazine Submission Statistics 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. Filter: Category: All Categories Fiction Poetry Visual Art Group by submission Include outliers Accuracy We have received 37 reports from 30 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 0 min | 34.3 mean avg | 34.0 median | 62 max days (15.9 std dev) Responses 89.19 % Acceptances: 16.22 % of submissions accepted (34.2 avg. days per acceptance) | 20.00 % 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. Rejections: 72.97 % (36.9 avg. days per rejection) | 33.3 % personal, 63.0 % form, 3.7 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 10.81 % (18.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 2 responses are pending (21 min | 42.0 mean avg | 42.0 median | 63 max days waiting | 97.4 std dev) from 2 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The editors will try to make a decision within 70 days. Do not query on the status of your submission before 70 days have passed. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 29 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 29 Aug 2026. Date compiled: 08 Sep 2026 06:37 UTC (2 hours, 38 minutes ago). View report of recent responses from this project Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. 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