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Cimarron Review

2012-07-18T15:31:05Z

Badgersandjam:

"We are interested in any strong writing of a literary variety, but are especially partial to fiction in the modern realist tradition and poetry that engages the reader through a distinctive voice—be it lyric, narrative, etc."

== Prose Rejections ==

===Standard===
<blockquote>
Our editors have read your submission, but feel it does not suit the journal's needs at this time.

We wish you luck placing your manuscript elsewhere.
</blockquote>

== Poetry Rejections ==

===Standard===
<blockquote>

Our editors have carefully read your submission but feel it does not suit the journal's needs at this time. We wish you luck placing your manuscript elsewhere, and thank you for thinking of the Cimarron Review.

All Best,
Associate Editors
</blockquote>

== Higher Tier ==
<blockquote>
Our editors considered your work, but finally decided not to accept it for publication. Sorry we don't have better news this time; thanks, in any case, for your interest in the Cimarron Review.
Associate Editor
</blockquote>

Beloit Poetry Journal

2012-07-18T15:18:12Z

Badgersandjam: /* Higher Tier */

== Poetry rejections ==

=== Standard ===
<blockquote>
We shall not be using your manuscript. Thank you, however, for giving us the opportunity to consider it.

Sincerely,<br />
[Editor]
</blockquote>

=== Higher Tier ===
<blockquote>
We shall not be using your manuscript. Thank you, however, for giving us the opportunity to consider it. Glad to have seen this interesting series.

Sincerely,<br />
[Editor]
</blockquote>

<blockquote>
Dear [name],

Your manuscript has received a careful reading, but we have decided against holding it for our second round of deliberations. Thank you, though, for giving the BPJ the opportunity to consider it. Always pleased to see your work. In this set I particularly admired "[title 1]" for its exploration of a mood, but also the sketches "[title 2]" and "[title 3]"

Sincerely,

[Co-editor]
</blockquote>

The Louisville Review

2012-03-29T08:50:40Z

Badgersandjam: /* Higher Tier */

== Fiction rejections ==

=== Higher Tier ===

<blockquote>
Thank you for sending us "[Title of Work]".

Unfortunately this particular piece was not a right fit for The Louisville Review, but we were very impressed by your writing. We hope that you will feel encouraged by this short note and send us something else.

We look forward to reading more.

Sincerely,

The Editors of The Louisville Review

</blockquote>

== Poetry rejections ==

=== Standard ===
<blockquote>
Dear [Writer]:

We appreciate the opportunity to read "[Title of Work]", but unfortunately it was not a right fit for The Louisville Review.

Thank you for trying us.

Sincerely,

The Editors of The Louisville Review
</blockquote>

=== Higher Tier ===

<blockquote>

Thank you for sending us "TITLES". We really enjoyed your writing, but we didn't feel it was right for The Louisville Review.

We hope that you will continue to send us your work.

Sincerely,

The Editors of The Louisville Review
</blockquote>

Drunken Boat

2012-02-16T13:36:04Z

Badgersandjam: /* Higher Tier */

===Standard===
<blockquote>
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</blockquote>

===Higher Tier===
<blockquote>

Thank you for submitting "X", "Y", and "Z" for our consideration. Our staff enjoyed your work, but we didn't feel it was right for our journal. We wish you the best of luck in finding a home for your submission, and thank you for your interest in Drunken Boat.

Sincerely,

The Editors of Drunken Boat
</blockquote>

<blockquote>

Thank you for sending TITLES. Our staff was impressed with your submission, but unfortunately did not feel that this particular piece was right for Drunken Boat. We appreciate your interest in Drunken Boat, and hope to see more of your work in the future. We ask that contributors wait at least three months before sending in another submission, and to please mention this note of encouragement in your cover letter.

Sincerely,

The Editors of Drunken Boat
</blockquote>