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 (up to 5000-ish words), poetry (including shape poetry), and CNF that isn’t obscure or pretentious. Sci-fi and humor are welcomed, though no erotica please. Artwork and photos that depict Carp and Koi in artistic and natural settings and have a strong artistic element is accepted. They also accept Vintage Postcard Poetry. See the site for details.
Tips From the Editor
It sounds trite, but please cast around the site to see what gets published. I also appreciate when submission guidelines are followed in their entirety, which tells me the submitter is serious enough to take the time to review them.
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Last updated: Nov 02, 2026