The Carolina Quarterly See other projects related to this listing. About Founded in 1948, the Carolina Quarterly is the literary journal of the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill. It is housed in the Department of English and Comparative Literature. For decades, the Carolina Quarterly has published cutting-edge, high-quality writing and art from emergent and established writers alike.The Carolina Quarterly seeks work that is authentic, visceral, and sharp. We enjoy wit balanced with genuine heart, vulnerability that isn’t afraid to mirror our own fault-lines back to us, and that which takes notice of the world. We do not publish genre fiction, but we welcome literary works that experiment. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. (Note: About 8% of magazines always charge fees.) The fee is USD $3 (average for magazines that charge). Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 1948 Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 2 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationPublished 2 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Slower The Carolina Quarterly's overall average response time is slower than most magazines. More ChallengingThe Carolina Quarterly's overall acceptance rate is lower than most magazines. More ResponsiveThe Carolina Quarterly's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 October 2026 12:00 AM EDT (in 15 days) through 31 October 2026.2Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 6,250 words. Novel Excerpt: Up to 6,250 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pay ranges from Token payment to Professional payment. Details: USD $25.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 October 2026 12:00 AM EDT (in 15 days) through 31 October 2026.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: Up to 6,250 words. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 6,250 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pay ranges from Token payment to Professional payment. Details: USD $25.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 October 2026 12:00 AM EDT (in 15 days) through 31 October 2026.4Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; 3 - 6 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Token payment (under US$5 per poem) to Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Pay ranges from Token payment to Professional payment. Details: USD $25.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Visual Art Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 October 2026 12:00 AM EDT (in 15 days) through 31 October 2026.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Artwork: Unknown number of pieces.Art Media: Open to all/most Art Media.Art Styles:Open to all/most Art Styles.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Token payment (under US$10 per piece) to Professional payment (US$50 or more per piece) Pay ranges from Token payment to Professional payment. Details: USD $25.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 Platforms:None known Support this Publisher: Subscribe For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The Carolina Quarterly 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 26 reports from 26 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 18 min | 89.6 mean avg | 83.0 median | 138 max days (340.7 std dev) Responses 92.31 % Acceptances: 0.00 % No publication has a 0% acceptance rate. This data is based on submission reports sent to Duotrope, and we have not received reports of any acceptances yet. Rejections: 92.31 % (88.4 avg. days per rejection) | 25.0 % personal, 58.3 % form, 16.7 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 7.69 % (61.5 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 1 response is pending (222 days waiting). 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 180 days. The most common submission fee paid: USD $3.00. Most submissions are acknowledged within one day. Most recent response reported was received on 24 Jun 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 28 Feb 2026. 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