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The Idaho Review

2013-07-09T20:50:30Z

Boomland: /* Higher Tier */

== Prose rejections ==

=== Standard ===
<blockquote>
After careful consideration, we have decided not to publish your submission. We thank you for your interest in ''The Idaho Review'', and wish you the best of luck with your writing.

- The Editors
</blockquote>

'''2011–13'''
<blockquote>
Thank you for sending us your work. We appreciate the chance to read it. Unfortunately, the piece is not what we are looking for right now.

Thanks again. Best of luck with this.
Sincerely,
The Editors

The Idaho Review
</blockquote>

=== Higher Tier ===

<blockquote>
Dear Xxx,

Thank you for sharing your work, and with your patience in waiting to hear from us. Unfortunately, we could not find a place for "Xxx" at this time. Please note that we found much to like about your piece, and that your submission received more than casual consideration from our staff.

We would be happy to consider another story from you in our next reading period, and wish you the best of luck placing this story elsewhere.

Sincerely,
The Editors

Idaho Review
</blockquote>

== Poetry rejections ==

=== Standard ===
<blockquote>
Text of Standard Rejection
</blockquote>

=== Higher Tier ===

<blockquote>
Text of Higher Tier Rejection
</blockquote>

Cincinnati Review

2013-07-09T20:43:33Z

Boomland:

Established in September 2003, The Cincinnati Review draws together within its pages the finest creative and critical work from across the country. We provide a venue for writers of any background, at any point in their literary careers, to showcase their best writing. Each issue also features a portfolio of artwork from a local or national artist.

== Prose rejections ==

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

Thank you for the opportunity to consider your work. We've read it with care but have decided not to accept it for publication. Best of luck placing it elsewhere.

Sincerely,

The Editors of Cincinnati Review
</blockquote>

=== Higher Tier(?) ===

<blockquote>
Dear Xxx:

Thanks for sending us your work. We didn't feel it was quite right for us, but we hope you'll try us again.

Sincerely,

The Editors of The Cincinnati Review
</blockquote>

== Poetry rejections ==

=== Standard ===
<blockquote>
Text of Standard Rejection
</blockquote>

Southern Humanities Review

2012-05-01T21:55:58Z

Boomland:

"SHR publishes fiction, poetry, personal and critical essays, and book reviews on the arts, literature, philosophy, religion, cultural studies, and history. Translations in all genres have also appeared in the journal."

== Prose Rejections ==

'''Standard'''

<blockquote>We have considered your submission carefully and regret that we are unable to use it in SHR. Thank you for sending it to us.

Sincerely,
The Editors</blockquote>

'''Tiered'''

<blockquote>Dear xxx,

We’re sorry to be slow with our response. Though this story isn’t quite right for SHR, we would like to see more of your work. Thank you for thinking of us.

Sincerely,

Karen Beckwith

Managing Editor</blockquote>

Southern Humanities Review

2012-05-01T21:48:46Z

Boomland:

"SHR publishes fiction, poetry, personal and critical essays, and book reviews on the arts, literature, philosophy, religion, cultural studies, and history. Translations in all genres have also appeared in the journal."

== Prose Rejections ==

'''Standard'''

We have considered your submission carefully and regret that we are unable to use it in SHR. Thank you for sending it to us.

Sincerely,
The Editors

'''Tiered'''

Dear xxx,

We’re sorry to be slow with our response. Though this story isn’t quite right for SHR, we would like to see more of your work. Thank you for thinking of us.

Sincerely,

Karen Beckwith

Managing Editor

Sycamore Review

2012-03-19T23:59:39Z

Boomland:

"Sycamore Review is Purdue University’s internationally acclaimed literary journal, affiliated with Purdue’s College of Liberal Arts and the Department of English. We offer editorial positions to individuals affiliated with Purdue’s Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing Program. SR publishes poetry, fiction, and non-fiction, as well as interviews, book reviews and art. SR strives to publish the best writing by new and established writers and also to provide an online forum for lively literary discussion."

== Prose & Poetry Rejections ==

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

We appreciate the opportunity to read your work, but unfortunately this submission was not a right fit for Sycamore Review.

Thank you for trying us.

Sincerely,

The Editors of Sycamore Review
</blockquote>

===Higher Tier===
<blockquote>
Thank you for sending us "______." We really enjoyed this piece, but we didn't feel it was right for Sycamore Review.

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

Sincerely,

The Editors of Sycamore Review</blockquote>

===Higher Tier Still===

<blockquote>Dear xxx:

Thank you for sending us "xxx."

Unfortunately this particular piece was not a right fit for Sycamore 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. When you resubmit, please mention this note in the comments section of your submission.

We look forward to reading more.

Sincerely,

The Editors of Sycamore Review</blockquote>

The Journal

2012-02-21T20:30:57Z

Boomland: /* Standard */

== Prose(?) rejections ==

=== Standard ===
<blockquote>
Thank you for submitting your manuscript. We have read it with care and regret that we cannot use it. The volume of submissions that we receive makes it impossible for us to respond individually to each story and poem.

Thanks again.

Sincerely, <br />
The Editors
</blockquote>

=== Tiered ===

<blockquote>Dear xxx,

Thank you for submitting your manuscript. We have read it with care and regret that we cannot use it. This submission stood out to us, so we hope you consider submitting again.

Thanks again.

Sincerely,
The Editors </blockquote>

The Journal

2012-02-21T20:30:19Z

Boomland:

== Prose(?) rejections ==

=== Standard ===
<blockquote>
Thank you for submitting your manuscript. We have read it with care and regret that we cannot use it. The volume of submissions that we receive makes it impossible for us to respond individually to each story and poem.

Thanks again.

Sincerely, <br />
The Editors
</blockquote>

<blockquote>Dear xxx,

Thank you for submitting your manuscript. We have read it with care and regret that we cannot use it. This submission stood out to us, so we hope you consider submitting again.

Thanks again.

Sincerely,
The Editors </blockquote>

New Ohio Review (/nor)

2012-02-01T15:24:25Z

Boomland: /* Prose rejections */

== Prose rejections ==

=== Standard ===
<blockquote>
Dear Author,

Unfortunately, the work you submitted is not right for us, but we are grateful for the opportunity to consider it, and we wish you the best of luck in placing it elsewhere.

Best Wishes,
The Editors
</blockquote>

=== Tiered/Personal ===

<blockquote>Dear xxx:

Thank you for sending us "xxx".

[comment on story]

We found your submission especially interesting. Though we ultimately didn't
decide to accept it, we hope you will try us again.

Sincerely,

The Editors of New Ohio Review</blockquote>

== Poetry rejections ==

=== Standard ===
<blockquote>
Dear Author,

Unfortunately, the work you submitted is not right for us, but we are grateful for the opportunity to consider it, and we wish you the best of luck in placing it elsewhere.

Best Wishes,
The Editors
</blockquote>