Website:
Genres Published:
Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction
Formats:
Online
Submission Guidelines:
Reading Period:
Jan 1 to Dec 31
Response Time:
Less than 3 months
Charges Reading Fee:
No
Accepts Unsolicited Submissions:
Yes
Accepts Simultaneous Submissions:
Yes
Payment:
No payment
Issues per Year:
6
Editorial Focus
SPANK the CARP publishes unique, thought-provoking fiction and poetry that isn’t obscure or pretentious. They look for tight, pithy flash fiction and short stories of any genre, including sci-fi and humor, except fantasy and erotica. They also accept concrete or “shape” poetry, creative nonfiction, and artwork and photos that depict Carp and Koi in artistic and natural settings and have a strong artistic element.
Tips From the Editor
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Last updated: Mar 16, 2026