Carmina Magazine

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Carmina Magazine publishes myth-inspired poetry and prose, including retellings and reimaginings across cultures, styles, and genres.

Response time info: within two months

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Submission calls

fictionScience FictionFantasyHorrorMysteryRomanceHumorCloses Dec 31

Myth-inspired short stories, including modern reimaginings of ancient people and places, retellings of fairy tales and fables, and other myth-based work; up to 3 stories, each 3,000 words or under. Submissions for the March 2027 issue are accepted through December 31, 2026; the Monsters & Cryptids mini-issue had an October 15 deadline.

poetryFantasyHorrorMysteryRomanceHumorCloses Dec 31

Epic-style poems and other poems inspired by mythological traditions across cultures and time periods; up to 5 poems. Submissions for the March 2027 issue are accepted through December 31, 2026; the Monsters & Cryptids mini-issue had an October 15 deadline.

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