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Story

2024-11-08T00:54:24Z

Eli B.: /* Higher Tier */

== Fiction rejections ==

=== Standard (?) by Mail ===

<blockquote>
Thank you for submitting your work to ''Story''. Unfortunately, it does not fit our current needs. Please try us again in the future. We're always in need of great stories—on any subject, in any form.
</blockquote>

Nonfiction
2019
<blockquote>
We appreciate the opportunity to read "xxx", but unfortunately, this submission was not the right fit for Story.

Although your work was not selected for publication, we're glad you thought of us. Good luck placing this with another magazine and please do try us with more of your writing in the near future.

Sincerely,

The Editors of Story</blockquote>

=== Mid-Tier ===

Fiction 2022
<blockquote>
We appreciate the opportunity to read [title], but unfortunately, this submission was not the right fit for Story.

Although your work was not selected for publication, we're glad you thought of us. Good luck placing this with another magazine and please do try us with more of your writing in the near future.

Sincerely,

The Editors of Story
</blockquote>

=== Higher Tier ===
Fiction 2024:
<blockquote>
Dear AUTHOR,

Thank you for sending us "TITLE".

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

We look forward to reading more of your work soon.

Sincerely,

The Editors of Story
</blockquote>

Fiction 2021, 2022
<blockquote>
Thank you for sending us [title]. We really enjoyed this piece, but we didn't feel it was right for Story.

Although your work was not selected for publication, we're glad you thought of us. Good luck placing this with another literary magazine. Please do try us with another story in the near future; there's quite a bit to admire in your work and we would love the chance to read more of your writing.

Sincerely,

The Editors of Story

Swamp pink

2023-05-07T16:34:20Z

Eli B.: /* Higher Tier */

Formerly known as Crazyhorse, swamp pink publishes fiction, poetry, and nonfiction on a semi-monthly basis.

swamp pink's aim is to continue publishing exceptional work from writers at all stages of their careers. We are particularly interested in submissions from writers of color and writers from marginalized and underrepresented communities. And yes, we pay our contributors.

== Prose Rejections ==

===Standard===
'''2023'''
<blockquote>
Dear [First name],

Thank you for sending us [story]. While we're unable to accept it for publication, we appreciated the opportunity to read your work.

Many thanks,

The Eds.

swamp pink
</blockquote>

===Higher Tier?===
'''2023'''
<blockquote>
Dear [First name],

Thank you for sending us [story]. While we're unable to accept it for publication, we appreciated the opportunity to read your work and hope you'll try us again.

Many thanks,

The Eds.

swamp pink

</blockquote>

===Higher Tier===
'''2023'''
<blockquote>
Dear [First Last],

Thank you for sending "Dawn Delivery." While we're unable to accept it for publication, we admire your work and hope you'll send more in the future.

Many thanks,

The Eds.

swamp pink
</blockquote>

<blockquote>
Dear [first name],

Thank you for submitting your work. While we're unable to accept this piece for publication, we appreciated the opportunity to read your fiction and hope you'll try us again in the future.

Many thanks,
The Eds.
swamp pink

Story Quarterly

2023-04-08T16:41:36Z

Eli B.: /* Standard */

"Founded in 1975, StoryQuarterly has been publishing emerging and established writers for over 30 years...Through its new affiliation with Rutgers University, Story Quarterly will continue to publish an annual print edition, the first one to appear through Rutgers–Camden in the summer of 2009 and will continue as an online presence that will showcase new work year-round."

== Prose rejections ==

===Sub-Standard?===
<blockquote>
Thank you for submitting your story "---"

Unfortunately, it really isn't right for us, and we need to pass on it. Thanks for submitting, and we wish you the best of luck in placing it elsewhere.

Sincerely,

The Editors
StoryQuarterly
</blockquote>

=== Standard ===

2023
<blockquote>
Dear Writer,

Thank you for submitting to StoryQuarterly. We have read your piece and we're sorry to say that we don't have a place for it in the upcoming issue. We wish you the best of luck in finding another home for the story, and we hope you'll try us again.

Sincerely,
Stephanie Manuzak
Managing Editor, StoryQuarterly
</blockquote>

<blockquote>
Thank you for submitting your story "---." We need to pass on it, with apologies for holding it so long. We wish you luck in placing this elsewhere and hope you keep us in mind in the future.

The Editors Story Quarterly
</blockquote>

<blockquote>
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to read your work. We're sorry to say that we don't have a place for your story in the upcoming issue. But we wish you the best of luck in placing this piece elsewhere, and we hope you have a happy and productive winter.

Sincerely,
Stephanie Manuzak
Managing Editor, StoryQuarterly
</blockquote>
Nonfiction 2021 <blockquote>Thank you for submitting to StoryQuarterly. We have read your piece and we're sorry to say that we don't have a place for it in the upcoming issue. We wish you the best of luck in finding another home for your essay, and we hope you'll try us again.</blockquote>

=== Higher Tier ===

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

Story Quarterly

2023-04-08T16:40:54Z

Eli B.: /* Standard */

"Founded in 1975, StoryQuarterly has been publishing emerging and established writers for over 30 years...Through its new affiliation with Rutgers University, Story Quarterly will continue to publish an annual print edition, the first one to appear through Rutgers–Camden in the summer of 2009 and will continue as an online presence that will showcase new work year-round."

== Prose rejections ==

===Sub-Standard?===
<blockquote>
Thank you for submitting your story "---"

Unfortunately, it really isn't right for us, and we need to pass on it. Thanks for submitting, and we wish you the best of luck in placing it elsewhere.

Sincerely,

The Editors
StoryQuarterly
</blockquote>

=== Standard ===

2023
<blockquote>
Dear Writer,

Thank you for submitting to StoryQuarterly. We have read your piece and we're sorry to say that we don't have a place for it in the upcoming issue. We wish you the best of luck in finding another home for the story, and we hope you'll try us again.
</blockquote>

Sincerely,
Stephanie Manuzak
Managing Editor, StoryQuarterly

<blockquote>
Thank you for submitting your story "---." We need to pass on it, with apologies for holding it so long. We wish you luck in placing this elsewhere and hope you keep us in mind in the future.

The Editors Story Quarterly
</blockquote>

<blockquote>
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to read your work. We're sorry to say that we don't have a place for your story in the upcoming issue. But we wish you the best of luck in placing this piece elsewhere, and we hope you have a happy and productive winter.

Sincerely,
Stephanie Manuzak
Managing Editor, StoryQuarterly
</blockquote>
Nonfiction 2021 <blockquote>Thank you for submitting to StoryQuarterly. We have read your piece and we're sorry to say that we don't have a place for it in the upcoming issue. We wish you the best of luck in finding another home for your essay, and we hope you'll try us again.</blockquote>

=== Higher Tier ===

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

Five Points

2023-01-06T12:33:51Z

Eli B.: /* Tiered */

"Five Points is a literary journal dedicated to publishing quality fiction, poetry, essays, photographs, artwork, and interviews. We place no limitations on style or content. Our only criterion is excellence. If your writing has an original voice, substance, and significance, send it to us. We will publish distinctive, intelligent writing that has something to say and says it in a way that captures and maintains our attention."

== Prose Rejections ==

===Standard===
'''2018'''
Thank you for sending us "[story]". We appreciate the chance to read it. Unfortunately, the piece is not for us.

Thanks again. Best of luck with this.
Sincerely,
Five Points

'''2013'''
<blockquote>
Thank you for sending your submission to Five Points. We've considered it carefully and regret that we will not be able to publish it this time.

We appreciate your interest and wish you all the best for your work.

Sincerely,

The Editors
</blockquote>

'''2011'''

<blockquote>
Dear Writer:

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

Thank you for trying us.

Sincerely,

The Editors of Five Points
</blockquote>

===Tiered===

<b>2023</b>
<blockquote>
Dear Writer,

We so appreciate the opportunity to read your submission to Five Points. We want you to know that we closely considered your work and regret we are unable to accept it this time. Please do send us your work again in the future.

With gratitude,

The Editors
</blockquote>

<blockquote>
Dear Writer: Thank you for sending us your work. We really enjoyed this piece, but we didn't feel it was right for Five Points.
We hope that you will continue to send us your work.

Sincerely, The Editors of Five Points
</blockquote>

<blockquote>
Dear writer,

We really appreciate the opportunity to consider your work for Five Points. We regret we are unable to accept it this time, but we do hope you will send us your work again in the future.

Best wishes,
The Editors
</blockquote>

== Poetry Rejections ==

===Standard===
'''2017'''
<blockquote>
Dear [first last],

Thank you for sending us "Title". We appreciate the chance to read it. Unfortunately, the piece is not for us.

Thanks again. Best of luck with this.
Sincerely,
Five Points
</blockquote>

===Tiered===
<blockquote>
Dear [name],

We really appreciate the opportunity to consider your work for Five Points. We regret we are unable to accept it this time, but we do hope you will send us your work again in the future.

Best wishes,
The Editors
</blockquote>

Five Points

2023-01-06T12:33:15Z

Eli B.: /* Tiered */

"Five Points is a literary journal dedicated to publishing quality fiction, poetry, essays, photographs, artwork, and interviews. We place no limitations on style or content. Our only criterion is excellence. If your writing has an original voice, substance, and significance, send it to us. We will publish distinctive, intelligent writing that has something to say and says it in a way that captures and maintains our attention."

== Prose Rejections ==

===Standard===
'''2018'''
Thank you for sending us "[story]". We appreciate the chance to read it. Unfortunately, the piece is not for us.

Thanks again. Best of luck with this.
Sincerely,
Five Points

'''2013'''
<blockquote>
Thank you for sending your submission to Five Points. We've considered it carefully and regret that we will not be able to publish it this time.

We appreciate your interest and wish you all the best for your work.

Sincerely,

The Editors
</blockquote>

'''2011'''

<blockquote>
Dear Writer:

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

Thank you for trying us.

Sincerely,

The Editors of Five Points
</blockquote>

===Tiered===

2023
<blockquote>
Dear Writer,

We so appreciate the opportunity to read your submission to Five Points. We want you to know that we closely considered your work and regret we are unable to accept it this time. Please do send us your work again in the future.

With gratitude,

The Editors
</blockquote>

<blockquote>
Dear Writer: Thank you for sending us your work. We really enjoyed this piece, but we didn't feel it was right for Five Points.
We hope that you will continue to send us your work.

Sincerely, The Editors of Five Points
</blockquote>

<blockquote>
Dear writer,

We really appreciate the opportunity to consider your work for Five Points. We regret we are unable to accept it this time, but we do hope you will send us your work again in the future.

Best wishes,
The Editors
</blockquote>

== Poetry Rejections ==

===Standard===
'''2017'''
<blockquote>
Dear [first last],

Thank you for sending us "Title". We appreciate the chance to read it. Unfortunately, the piece is not for us.

Thanks again. Best of luck with this.
Sincerely,
Five Points
</blockquote>

===Tiered===
<blockquote>
Dear [name],

We really appreciate the opportunity to consider your work for Five Points. We regret we are unable to accept it this time, but we do hope you will send us your work again in the future.

Best wishes,
The Editors
</blockquote>

Virginia Quarterly Review

2020-06-04T17:45:51Z

Eli B.: /* Prose rejections */

== Prose rejections ==

=== Standard ===

<blockquote>
Dear First Last,

Thank you for sending us "A Story Title," and for being so patient in waiting for a response. Unfortunately, it doesn't fit our needs at this time. We wish you the best of luck in placing it elsewhere.

Sincerely,
The Editors
</blockquote>

<blockquote>
Dear ——,

Thank you for sending us "——". We appreciate the chance to read it. Unfortunately, the piece is not for us.

Thanks again. Best of luck with this.

Sincerely,

W. Ralph Eubanks
</blockquote>

=== Higher Tier ===

<blockquote>
Dear ---,

Thanks for your recent submission to VQR: "___." While the piece had obvious merit it just doesn't fit our needs at present. We wish we could offer a more personal response to your submission, but the number of manuscripts we receive makes this impossible. Please know, however, that we've read your work and appreciate your interest in our journal. Please do keep us in mind in the future.

Best regards,
The Editors
</blockquote>

== Poetry rejections ==

=== Standard ===
<blockquote>
Dear —,

Thank you for sending us "—," and for being so patient in waiting for a response. Unfortunately, it doesn't fit our needs at this time. We wish you the best of luck in placing it elsewhere.

Sincerely,
The Editors
Virginia Quarterly Review
</blockquote>

=== Higher Tier ===

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

Gettysburg Review

2020-05-20T21:22:47Z

Eli B.:

== Prose rejections ==

=== Standard ===
<blockquote>
Thank you for letting us consider your manuscript. We regret that it does not suit our present needs.
</blockquote>

=== Higher Tier ===

<blockquote>
<b>2020 Higher Tier?</b>

Dear First Last,

Thank you for submitting "Your Story." While we read it with interest, we regret that it does not suit present needs. Please accept our apologies for the delayed and disappointing decision and our thanks for your patience.

Best of luck with it and your other work.

Sincerely,

The Gettysburg Review
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
Dear ------,

Thank you for letting us consider "------." While your manuscript does not suit present needs, we enjoyed your writing and hope you will submit again.

Sincerely,

Jess Bryant
The Gettysburg Review
</blockquote>

=== Personal ===

<blockquote>
"Story" contains much good, strong writing, but there's not enough of a narrative arc for it to work as a short story. Best of luck with the novel. Sincerely, XXX.
</blockquote>

== Poetry rejections ==

=== Standard ===
<blockquote>
Dear ------,

Thank you for letting us consider "------." We regret that it does not suit present needs.

Best of luck with it and your other work.

Sincerely,

The Gettysburg Review
</blockquote>
'''2019'''
<blockquote>
Dear First Last,

Thank you for submitting some of your latest poems. We regret that none suit our present needs. Please accept our apologies for the delayed and disappointing decision and our thanks for your patience.

Best of luck with them and your other work.

Sincerely,

The Gettysburg Review
</blockquote>
=== Higher Tier ===

<blockquote>
Thank you for sending some of your latest poems our way, and sorry that neither of the remaining connected. Please accept our apologies for the delayed and disappointing decision and our thanks for your patience. Best of luck with them and your other work, and do send again. The Gettysburg Review
</blockquote>