FAQ
We know submitting can be a nerve-racking process, so we want to make it as easy as possible for you. Below are answers to the most frequently asked questions about submitting with us. We hope you find these helpful and handy!
A: You may have one submission active per genre at the same time (one fiction, one creative nonfiction, one flash fiction, one flash creative nonfiction, and one craft piece). We ask that you wait to hear from us about your open submissions before submitting again, and that you wait three months to send more fiction/creative nonfiction if your creative work is declined. We do not have a wait time to send more craft writing if your work is declined.
Q: Do you allow simultaneous submissions?
A: Yes. We allow simultaneous submissions. Just let us know if your work is accepted by another publication so we can remove it from our consideration.
Q: Can I send you my work via email? Can I send submissions in the mail?
A: You must use Submittable to submit your work. We do not consider work submitted via email or by postal mail. Incarcerated writers only may submit via USPS if submitting via Submittable is not possible. Please ensure all mail is addressed to:
Discover New Art
c/o CRAFT
70 SW Century Drive Suite 100442
Bend, OR 97702
All other submissions received by mail will be discarded unread.
We kindly note that we cannot guarantee communication for postal submissions. Writers will only be contacted if an editor expresses interest in their piece. Additionally, feedback is not provided for postal submissions, and there are no refunds for this submission method.
Q: What is Submittable?
A: Submittable is the platform we use to collect, read, and accept work. An account is free to set up, and can be found here: www.submittable.com.
Q: I lost my Submittable password / I am having issues submitting or having my payment go through. Can you help?
A: The best thing to do for technical issues is contact Submittable directly, as they handle all the back-end support regarding payments and passwords. You can contact them here or find additional information at https://www.submittable.com/help/submitter/
Q: Do you accept reprints?
A: As of summer 2025, CRAFT no longer considers reprints.
Q: Do you accept self-published works or works that have been posted on a Facebook or Instagram page?
A: Generally, we consider self-published works and pieces published on social media as reprints (see above).
Q: What are your guidelines about format?
A: We ask that you double-space and use Times New Roman 12 for all submissions.
Q: What am I supposed to write in the cover letter?
A: Cover letters can be short and sweet. Just tell us a little bit about yourself, but no need to explain your work. Please include a brief third-person author bio, as well as any pertinent content warnings to safeguard our staff. Read more about our thoughts on cover letters here.
Q: I submitted my story, but I need to make revisions. What do I do?
A: We understand that, at times, revisions need to be made and errors corrected. Please contact us via Submittable in the event you need to make changes to your submission, requesting that the submission be opened for editing, and we will do so. You will be notified via email when your submission is open, and you will be allowed to make your changes and/or upload a new document if necessary. However, we cannot open for editing submissions already under review by our team. Please notify us as soon as you realize you need to make an update, and we will do our best to accommodate you. Better to open for editing than withdraw and resubmit, especially for contests, as we don’t want you to pay extra fees.
Q: Do I maintain ownership and first serial rights if my work is accepted for publication?
A: You do maintain ownership of your work when you submit to our journal, whether or not it is chosen for publication. If your work is selected for publication, our contract states we buy first serial rights and exclusive rights for three months after publication.
Q: I submitted my work to you a while ago. When can I expect to hear back?
A: Regardless of acceptance or decline, you will hear back from us, we promise. Our general turnaround time for all submissions four to five months. For contests, the turnaround may be slightly longer, depending on when you submit.
Q. What is your stance on AI?
A. We do not consider any work that has been generated or assisted by an AI or LLM at any stage in the creative process. This includes tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and similar. We reserve the right to remove any work from our archive that we can credibly determine was generated or edited using such tools.