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For the spooky, unsettling, and bizarre.

We Accept:

Horror : Gothic, psychological, folk, and body horror

Non/Flash/Fiction

Poetry

Art

NOTE: Simultaneous submissions are not accepted.

**We do not read blind.**


We DO NOT Accept:

Romance

Splatter Punk

Pornography

Racist/Offensive Content

Stories Glorifying Rape/Murder

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Submission Guidelines

WORD COUNTS


Poetry: Limit 3 poems (5 pages total.)


Non/Flash/Fiction: 1,500 words total.


Artwork: For covers and inclusion. Send in Adobe or in a format that best showcases your work. Please include a bio.


SENDING YOUR WORK TO CORVUS

Please read thoroughly! 


Your email subject line must include:

Pen/Name | Title of Work | Genre | Word Count


Please send only ONE email containing work for publication. Refrain from sending additional emails until you've heard back. We will accept the most recent email from you. All previous emails will be deleted. We reserve the right to refuse publication to those who cannot adhere to this rule.


Your email must include:

  • Your 3rd person bio, pasted into the body of your email. No novels, please!
  • A single Word doc containing the work you wish us to consider. Please, no funny formatting.
  • For artwork, please attach as necessary in a format that best showcases your work with artist statements/bio included in the body of your email.


Most Importantly: BE KIND. Although there are occasionally magpies that assist with reading submissions, this is not always the case. Corvus is a small literary journal created by someone who enjoys the craft of writing and perusing the work of others. When submitting or responding, please choose kindness and behave accordingly.


Send submissions to corevink@gmail.com


PLEASE NOTE: Even though the magpies accept shiny bits all year 'round, they don't usually read until a couple of months before issue release. Therefore, RESPONSE TIMES MAY VARY!

Publication Agreement

  • Upon submission to Corvus, you agree to allow us to archive your work on our site (www.corev.ink) for an indefinite period of time. Old issues will be archived and are available upon request via email.
  • Upon acceptance, edits to your work may be necessary. Prior to any major edits, an editor will be in touch.
  • The work you submit must be your own and you must own the rights to the work.
  • Contributors retain the rights to their work. Period. Corvus will never sell your work. Corvus will never publish your work without your permission. 


If you disagree with any information outlined above, please do not submit.

Release Schedule

Corvus publishes ONCE yearly.

Fall             October 1st


Archive

Our most recent issues are available here. If you'd like a copy of an earlier issue, please email corevink@gmail.com with the issue number in the subject line. 

**Please Note**

Only the October 2026 issue showcases the current theme of our journal. Please only send work that adheres to our current submission guidelines, outlined above.

Corvus: Dread and Disquiet Oct 2026 (pdf)

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issue 25 winter '25 (pdf)

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issue 24 spring/summer '25 (pdf)

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issue 23 winter '24 (pdf)

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issue 22 spring/summer '24 (pdf)

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Corvus Review: Dread & Disquiet

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