Carve Critiques
Get feedback on your prose or poetry to better understand what works, what doesn't, and how to improve.
Print/Digital Subscribers: Use this link and we'll waive the $5 base fee. Please note this is only for those who have a current print or digital subscription to Carve; we will verify your subscription within our subscriber database.
Limpede Ink editorial services: If you desire more in-depth services, or your work is longer than the genre's word or page limit, we recommend Limpede Ink editorial services, a division of Carve Magazine.
PROSE CRITIQUES
- $5 base + 1.5ยข/word with a $30 minimum.
- 10,000 word limit.
- You may group up to three flash fiction pieces if each is under 1000 words; you will receive one critique covering all pieces.
POETRY CRITIQUES
- $5 base + $30 first page, $15 each add'l page.
- 10 page limit.
- You may group up to five poems together but each poem must begin on a new page; you will receive one critique covering all pieces.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Submit your work and $5 base fee via this form.
- Receive an emailed invoice via PayPal (see above for rates based on genre), along with your assigned team member's name.
- Pay invoice within 48 hours*.
- Receive your critique within 10 days of payment.
*IMPORTANT: If payment is not received within 48 hours, your invoice and critique will be canceled. You will not receive a refund on the base fee. If you need more than 48 hours, email us at critiques@carvezine.com.
A PayPal account is not required to pay invoice.