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"Carefully treads the water between being a magazine for people who want to read great literature and for writers—and elegantly swims in the middle as one for both."
—NewPages Review, Summer 2016 issue
Liam, now that you've joined our community, we have a confession: We're not like other lit mags! We love great literature but we also love the process that goes into creating it, too.
That's why every quarterly issue features our signature HONEST FICTION paired with What We Talk About — a conversation with each author to discuss their craft and the influences that shaped their story.
There's much more to discover, so we invite you to take a tour of magazine features on our website, order back issues in print or digital, or browse our free archive of online short stories.
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WELCOME to the CARVE COMMUNITY!
"CARVE is a wonderful community that celebrates the art of creative writing and encourages the professional and artistic development of writers."
—Kem Joy Ukwu, author of Locked Gray/Linked Blue
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You've just joined an international, borderless, and diverse community of writers and readers who value the power of good writing and HONEST FICTION.
Over the next few days, we'll help you discover why CARVE is such a unique magazine, invite you to submit your own work, and share resources we offer for writers who want to get published.
We're committed to fostering a sense of camaraderie among all writers and readers, so we're really glad you've joined!
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"Winning the contest inspired me...it was the first time I received money for anything I’d written. I could consider myself a real writer."
—Leesa Cross-Smith, author of Every Kiss a War and Whiskey & Ribbons
Liam, if you haven't already, you're invited to submit your work to us. We're always on the lookout for unknown writers and emerging voices to publish — like Leesa Cross-Smith, our Editor's Choice Award winner in the 2011 Raymond Carver Short Story Contest.
Before the contest, Leesa rarely shared her work and didn't consider herself a "real" writer. Placing in the contest changed all of that, and now she's the author of four books and the founding editor of WhiskeyPaper — a literary magazine. That's the kind of community-building and literary citizenship we love to inspire.
Check out our submission guidelines for year-round fiction, poetry, and nonfiction submissions and our two annual contests: the Raymond Carver Short Story Contest in the spring and the Prose & Poetry Contest in the fall.
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LEARN, WRITE, CONNECT.
"Their interest in the development of writers, coupled with the excellent work contained in its pages, makes CARVE a worthy tribute to its namesake."
—NewPages Review, Fall 2017 issue
Liam, it wasn't enough for us just to publish a magazine with great literature and conversations about writing. We wanted to do more for writers to help them improve their work and get published, and that's why we created the Carve Classroom: a place to learn, get feedback, and connect with others in our community.
Hundreds of writer have taken our self-study short story writing classes, one-on-one short story editing workshop, or received our affordable critiques to improve their skills and knowledge of craft. Many have since gone on to win awards and get published in lit mags, and thousands have read and commented on our viral Tips for Writers blog posts about writing and the writer's life.
If you're a teacher or educator, CARVE can be a valuable tool to introduce students to contemporary literature and interact with the authors. Download our FREE comprehensive lesson plans or order back issues in bulk at a generous discount to help inspire a new generation of writers.
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WEEKLY DIGEST
New posts on the CARVE blog
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Talking with Brittany Coppla
“I wanted the architecture of this story to feel recursive, and I hope that
ultimately the meditations in the museum are in conversation with the
experiences that happened outside of the museum.” »Read Online
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WINTER 2020 FEATURES
New HONEST FICTION from Alissa Hattman, Emily Howorth, Sam Simas, and Kate Arden McMullen.
New POETRY from Lucía Orellana Damacela, Jessica Hincapie, Cindy Juyoung Ok, and E. Kristin Anderson.
New NONFICTION from Brittany Coppla and Joel Coltharp.
New DECLINE/ACCEPT with Rayne Ayers-Debski.
New ONE TO WATCH with Brandon Taylor.
New INTERVIEWS by our editors and reading committee.
New ILLUSTRATIONS from our resident artist, Justin Burks.
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NEW HONEST FICTION
from CARVE Winter 2020 issue
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Bearing by Alissa Hattman
When Hudson first meets Aubrey, they bond over guns. »Read Online
The Catherine Wheel by Emily Howorth
The symptom that first brought my father to the doctor was vague: a
heaviness in the side of his chest, close to his armpit, that ached at the
end of the day. »Read Online
Remains by Sam Simas
After Daniel died, Carlos came to the roadside every day and looked through
the grass. »Read Online
Tent People by Kate Arden McMullen
We were everybody in the kitchen together. »Read Online
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JOIN US THIS SUMMER:
JULY 19-24, 2020
Application deadline is Tuesday, February 10 at midnight CST!
Hi Liam,
Last year our inaugural Writing Workshops Paris program, in partnership with Writing Workshops Dallas, was a phenomenal experience for all involved—you can read the testimonials and view photos to glimpse the inspiration and sense of community found by participants.
This year, we've expanded the program to include a POETRY workshop, led by Sandra Lim. The FICTION workshop is led by Marie Helene-Bertino and the NONFICTION workshop is led by Chloe Caldwell.
Instructors will also lead daily seminars on the craft or business of writing, and each evening our expert activities guide, Mike Franz, will lead everyone on tours and adventures into the historic heart of literary Paris. It's truly a one-of-a-kind experience!
Don't miss out: Apply by Tuesday, February 10!
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WEEKLY DIGEST
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Talking with E. Kristin Anderson
“I love how infinite music is in this way—it will always wait for you.” »Read Online
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WRITE WITH CARVE
A new year means new possibilities to advance your writing.
Hi Liam,
It's a new year, and we're excited to announce a few ways you can write with Carvein 2020, including a new one-on-one workshop with our publisher.
We sincerely hope this year brings you closer to writing your next story, revising your next draft, and polishing your next manuscript for publication!
Cheers to the writer's journey,
CARVE Editors & Staff
NEW Editing Workshop
Work one-on-one with Carve Publisher Matthew Limpede in this 10-week intensive editing workshop.
You'll receive developmental edits on up to 5 works and multiple rounds of line-edits on up to 3 works, culminating in submitting at least one work to a tailored list of ten literary magazines or journals. You may also request up to 2 meetings by phone or video to be scheduled anytime during the workshop. A few spots are still available for the next start date, Monday, January 13! Learn more on our new Writing Workshops page.
Writing Workshops Paris Applications OPEN
Writing Workshops Paris is accepting applications for the Summer 2020 program now through February 10th.
This one-of-a-kind opportunity inspires writers with immersion in the historic heart of literary Paris for 6 days. Participants are engaged in productive workshops led by esteemed faculty, may attend optional daily seminars and evening activities, and will form new bonds with their fellow writers. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience! Learn more and submit your application at WritingWorkshopsParis.com.
CARVE Classes & Critiques are Growing
We've been getting high praise for our revamped self-study, self-paced writing classes that focus on the fundamentals and techniques of short story writing. Learn more about our courses and read testimonials on our newly updated Writing Classes page.
Last year, our critique team reviewed over 500,000 words across 150+ stories, essays, and poems and received many thanks and appreciation along the way. Learn how to get your story, essay, or poem critiqued by Carve on our newly updated Critiques & Services page.
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Talking with Joel Coltharp
“Strangely enough, I found not having the answers to those questions
actually benefited the central narrative in the final version of the
essay.” »Read Online
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WINTER 2020 FEATURES
New HONEST FICTION from Alissa Hattman, Emily Howorth, Sam Simas, and Kate Arden McMullen.
New POETRY from Lucía Orellana Damacela, Jessica Hincapie, Cindy Juyoung Ok, and E. Kristin Anderson.
New NONFICTION from Brittany Coppla and Joel Coltharp.
New DECLINE/ACCEPT with Rayne Ayers-Debski.
New ONE TO WATCH with Brandon Taylor.
New INTERVIEWS by our editors and reading committee.
New ILLUSTRATIONS from our resident artist, Justin Burks.
Check out conversations with the poetry and nonfiction contributors on our blog.
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Talking with Andrew Navarro
"I fell in love with poetry in 8th grade, which is the grade level I
teach." ?Read Online
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Talking with James Ducat Talking with Abbie Kiefer Talking with Kabi Hartman
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Talking with Collin Callahan
"I also realized that my narrator is a little bit of a scumbag, which has
been wonderful." ?Read Online
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$3000 TOTAL PRIZES
$2000 grand prize; $1000 in other prizes
ALL PRIZEWINNERS READ BY THREE LITERARY AGENTS
Contest Closes May 15, 11:59pm CDT.
10,000 word limit. Send us your best short stories!
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"CARVE [is] a worthy tribute to its namesake."
-NewPages
2020 GUEST JUDGE: PAM HOUSTON
Pam Houston is the author of the memoir, Deep Creek: Finding Hope In The High Country, as well as two novels, Contents May Have Shifted and Sight Hound, two collections of short stories, Cowboys Are My Weakness and Waltzing the Cat, and a collection of essays, A Little More About Me, all published by W.W. Norton.
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FALL 2020 FEATURES
New HONEST FICTION from Lindsay Kennedy, C. Ad?n Cabrera, Ella Martinsen Gorham, Anna Prawdzik Hull, and L. Vocem, the winners of the 2020 Raymond Carver Contest selected by guest judge Pam Houston.
New POETRY from Beth Spencer, Sean Cho A., Anthony Aguero, Anthony Navarro, and Esther Sun.
New NONFICTION from Sarah Yeazel and Clinton Crockett Peters.
New DECLINE/ACCEPT with Christine Heuner.
New ONE TO WATCH with Grace Talusan by Sejal H. Patel.
New INTERVIEWS by our editors and reading committee.
New ILLUSTRATIONS from our resident artist, Justin Burks.
Check out new conversations with the poetry and nonfiction contributors all month on our blog.
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WEEKLY DIGEST
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Talking with James Ducat
".like the idea of capturing the tree, this poem taunted me for years." ?Read Online
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Talking with Abbie Kiefer Talking with Kabi Hartman Talking with Collin Callahan
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Talking with Ryan Meyer
"These elements-sound, rhythm, wordplay-feel as natural to poem-making for
me as the words themselves." ?Read Online
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Talking with Bruce Lowry Talking with Jose Hernandez Diaz Talking with Andrew Szilvasy
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Meet our new Features Editor, Jasmine Griffin
"My aim has always been to promote diverse voices, and I always want to
encourage people to read outside of their comfort zone." ?Read Online
One to Watch: Grace Talusan
"At first, I was unsure if this was the right starting place for the book.
I feared that my obsession with yogurt making would not be interesting
enough to a reader and they would put my book down." ?Read Online
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Talking with Cindy Juyoung Ok
"There is indeed a real island, but my hope was to point to the way stories
of power-and the aftermath of its performance-are old and familiar." ?Read Online
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