The Carolina Quarterly welcomes unsolicited submissions of poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and graphic art. The Carolina Quarterly does not accept e-mail submissions or computer files. We have no preferences in regards to names in headers or footers, or to staples or paper clips. Although we look primarily for short stories, we occasionally publish personal essays and memoirs.
Novel excerpts are acceptable if self-contained.
Unsolicited book reviews and criticism are not considered. Please do not send multiple submissions of the same genre, and do not send another manuscript until you hear about the first. Include your full name and address on all envelopes. Expect two to four months for a decision. We do not read submissions during the summer months, June, July, and August.