carte blanche magazine A project of Quebec Writers' Federation (see other related projects). About carte blanche was founded in 2004 by members of the Quebec Writers’ Federation. Since then it has grown into an internationally recognized literary magazine.carte blanche is a Quebec-based online literary magazine that presents eclectic narratives in all forms and supports Canadian and international writers and artists, bringing communities of readers new stories and voices to help make sense of life and the world.carte blanche publishes three issues a year and accepts poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, photography, translation, and comics with a focus on Quebec-based artists. carte blanche is a volunteer, not-for-profit project published by the Quebec Writers’ Federation, with support from the Canada Council for the Arts and individual sponsors. Submission Caps: They may close to submissions early if they reach their quota. Country of Publication & Year Established Canada Established in 2004 Publication Media & Frequency Audio Publication Audio PublicationPublished 3 x per yearElectronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 3 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed carte blanche magazine's overall average response time is within a normal range for magazines. More Challengingcarte blanche magazine's overall acceptance rate is lower than most magazines. More Responsivecarte blanche magazine's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Short Story: 1,000 - 3,500 words; Up to 2 pieces.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Other: May vary.Payment:Unknown payment Unknown payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: Up to 3,500 words; Up to 2 pieces. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 3,500 words; Up to 2 pieces.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Other: May vary.Payment:Unknown payment Unknown payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 3 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms, including: Formal verse, Free verse, Sonnet.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Other: May vary.Payment:Unknown payment Unknown payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Visual Art Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Graphic Narrative: Up to 20 pages. Photo Essay: Up to 12 photos.Art Media: Cartoon/Comic strip. Photography.Art Styles:Open to all/most Art Styles.Topics: Other: May vary.Payment:Unknown payment Unknown payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT 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. Go to publication's website Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @alacarteblanchemtlX (Twitter) @alacarteblancheFacebook FacebookInstagram @OfficialQWFX (Twitter) @OfficialQWF Support this Publisher: Become a Member Make a Donation For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope carte blanche 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 Nonfiction Poetry Visual Art Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 68 reports from 59 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 1 min | 67.6 mean avg | 67.0 median | 124 max days (410.1 std dev) Responses 95.59 % Acceptances: 1.47 % of submissions accepted (55.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 1.69 % 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: 94.12 % (66.7 avg. days per rejection) | 4.7 % personal, 75.0 % form, 20.3 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 4.41 % (49.7 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 14 responses are pending (23 min | 45.0 mean avg | 36.0 median | 178 max days waiting | 142.3 std dev) from 13 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information Most submissions are acknowledged within one day. Most recent response reported was received on 21 Jul 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 30 Apr 2026. Date compiled: 16 Sep 2026 18:31 UTC (2 hours, 56 minutes ago). 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! Related Projectsà la carte blog DNQQuistQWF Writes BELIEVED DEFUNCT 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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