The Raymond Carver Review, a peer-reviewed, electronic journal which seeks to publish the best critical work both from established and emerging Carver scholars around the world. Each issue includes a section of peer-reviewed essays, sometimes on a special topics, and these are supplemented by interviews, guest editor’s essays, book reviews, and special features, such as bilingual poetry.
RCR is hosted by Kent State University and published in cooperation with The International Raymond Carver Society. Begun by members of the International Raymond Carver Society, the RCR is produced by international Carver scholars devoted to promoting the study of this important and influential author. The editorial and advisory boards who contribute to making the RCR available are located in the US, Canada, Italy, Ireland, Israel, France, Switzerland, and Puerto Rico. Our readers are world-wide.
While articles on Carver’s poetry and fiction are anticipated, we would also like to see studies of Carver’s non-fiction. Of particular interest to the RCR are critical approaches to Carver that discuss his work in relation to class, gender, culture, politics, place, milieu, and theory, both nationally and internationally. We are also interested in studies of Carver’s writing process, influences, craft, technique, and fictional or poetic theory. Essays that explore film or dramatic applications of Carver’s work will also be considered. Current Carver studies are looking closely at Carver’s work pre-Lish and post-Lish, as well as work that appears under the editorial influence. Additionally, essays on writers or work connected to Carver in convincing, meaningful ways will also be considered. Review Copies of books relating to Carver or to any aspect of Carver studies are welcome, as we review 1-2 books per issue. We are looking ultimately for thought-provoking, well-written essays that advance Carver studies through innovative scholarly study. Please query the editors with questions (identify “RCR Question” on the subject line). Work accepted for publication in The Raymond Carver Review will be available to readers, researchers, and scholars as downloadable PDF files. Back issues will be available as archives.
Essays should be between 4,000 and 7,000 words and must adhere to the latest MLA Style Manual. A brief abstract (100 words) should accompany each submission. Electronic submissions via email (as attached Word files) are required (identify “Submission” on the subject line).Because manuscripts submitted to The Raymond Carver Review will be blind judged, the author’s name should not appear on either the manuscript or the abstract. Please provide a separate cover page that includes your name, affiliation, rank, mailing address, e-mail and telephone number. Authors will need to provide final edited copies in electronic form (Microsoft Word). The editors reserve the right to final edit all essays for visual and stylistic unity. Please review a sample issue before submitting your work RCR One: Open Topics, RCR Two: Special Issue on Carver and Feminism, and RCR Three: The Miscellany Issue are on line and can be accessed at the bottom of the bar on the left.
Send Queries or Submissions to both of the following editors: Robert Miltner, editor, Kent State University, rmiltner@kent.edu; Vasiliki Fachard, editor, independent scholar, Lausanne, Switzerland, vfachard@bluewin.ch
For further information and submission guidelines please visit these websites: The Raymond Carver Review, http://dept.kent.edu/english/RCR or The International Raymond Carver Society, http://www.internationalraymondcarversociety.org/
contact The Raymond Carver Review - rmiltner@kent.edu