OF SPECIAL, RARE, OR UNUSUAL INTEREST
Submission Dates: March 15-December 31, 2011
Entry Fee: Fiction-$8 online/$7 mailed; Photography-$8 for 3 entries.
Word Count: Max 8,000
Winners Announced: March 1, 2012
Stories Published: March 15, 2012 (Spring 2012 issue)
Prizes: Four 1st place prizes of $250 each; 1 photography cover winner $250PHOTOGRAPHY SUBMISSIONS WILL OPEN IN fall.
2012 Theme: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender
What does it mean to be "LGBT"? We seek short stories of fiction that either include LGBT characters/elements or are written by LGBT authors. We're looking for an honest representation of the joys, challenges, triumphs, and desires of the LGBT population. We implore you to show us something we've never seen before.Additionally, we are seeking exceptional photography that captures the LGBT spirit. You may submit up to three photographs per entry. Photography and fiction submissions are separate.
Guidelines
» Online entry fee is $8 per story and $8 per three (3) photographs.
» Mailed entry fee is $7 by check or money order payable to Carve Magazine. Mail to: PO Box 701510, Dallas, TX 75370. Clearly mark envelope as CONTEST ENTRY.
» There is no limit to the number of stories one may submit.
» No genre fiction; literary fiction only.
» Stories must be previously unpublished. Simultaneous submissions accepted if notified promptly that story is accepted elsewhere.
» All submissions must be formatted as follows:
-double spaced
-at least 1" margins
-ONLY story title and page numbers (no author info) in upper right cornerIf submitting online: do not include a cover page or letter in the manuscript/file you upload. Submishmash provides room for this on their upload form and we do not see it until after the contest is over.
If submitting by mail: please include a cover page with name, address, phone, and email. Do not include any identifying information in the manuscript except story title and page numbers.
» Not following the above guidelines may result in disqualification. There is no refund if your story is disqualified.
» For additional questions about the contest guidelines, please email the editor at contest@carvezine.com