Rejection Wiki - User contributions [en]

Frontier Poetry

2020-04-07T18:54:05Z

Hegelincanada: Higher tier added

=== Standard ===

<blockquote>

Dear [name],

Thank you poet friend for choosing Frontier—that you chose our magazine to receive your work means a lot to us.

Unfortunately, the submission was not selected to move forward to publication.

All of the Frontier team wishes you the very best with your efforts to find a home for these poems. Please know that you're an important voice in our community and we would all be lesser without you.

Sincerely,
Frontier Poetry

</blockquote>

=== Higher tier ===

<blockquote>
Dear x

Thank you so much for sharing your work with us. That you chose Frontier as one of the places to see it is deeply meaningful to our team.

Unfortunately, the poetry has not been selected to move forward with publication. Our readers did, however, mark your work as particularly intriguing and we want to offer our sincere encouragement.

All of the Frontier team wishes you the very best with your efforts to find a home for these poems. Please know that you're an important voice in our community and we would all be lesser without you.

Sincerely,
Frontier Poetry

</blockquote>

Upstreet

2017-04-23T03:11:51Z

Hegelincanada:

== Poetry rejections ==

=== Standard ===
<blockquote>
We’re sorry we can’t use "--," which you submitted to upstreet number --. We have received a great deal of work by writers who will not be included in the final selection, but certainly deserve to have their voices heard in other publications.

We wish you all the best with your writing; thank you for giving us the opportunity to read it.

The Editors

upstreet
P.O. Box 105
Richmond, MA 01254-0105
http://www.upstreet-mag.org/

</blockquote>

==Prose rejections==

=== Standard ===

<blockquote>
Dear —:

We're sorry we can't use "—," which you submitted to upstreet number eleven. We have received a great deal of work by writers who will not be included in the final selection, but we do appreciate your having thought of upstreet.

We wish you all the best with your writing; thank you for giving us the opportunity to read it.

The Editors

upstreet
P.O. Box 105
Richmond, MA 01254-0105
http://www.upstreet-mag.org/
</blockquote>

===Tiered===
<blockquote>
Dear NAME:
I’m sorry to tell you that we won’t be using the work you submitted to the seventh issue of upstreet. This issue has not been easy to get into. Out of almost three hundred Creative Nonfiction submissions, we will be publishing fewer than a dozen.

I hope you won’t let this deter you from submitting to upstreet again. We will always be glad to read and consider your work. Best of luck with your writing, and thank you for letting us read “TITLE,” which has been on our short list since we received it.

Sincerely,

Vivian Dorsel
Editor/Publisher, upstreet
P.O. Box 105
Richmond, MA 01254-0105
http://www.upstreet-mag.org/
</blockquote>

Personal/shortlisted

<blockquote>
Dear H.:

I'm sorry to tell you that we won't be using "Storysubmission," which you submitted to the thirteenth issue of upstreet. Out of more than five thousand submissions, we will be publishing fewer than sixty.

I hope you won't let this deter you from submitting to upstreet again. We will always be glad to read and consider your work. Best of luck with your writing, and thank you for letting us read "Salt."

This story has been on our shortlist since we received it. Here are our reader's comments on it: "This is a steady story in many ways, and the relationship between the "xx" and the quiet resonance of daily life is excellent. But the action, such as it is, is minimal, and the ending is not very good

</blockquote>

Boulevard

2016-08-09T16:47:02Z

Hegelincanada: /* Personal */

"Boulevard strives to publish only the finest in fiction, poetry, and non-fiction (essays, interviews, etc.). Therefore we ask that you send only your best work. While we frequently publish writers with previous credits, we are very interested in publishing less experienced or unpublished writers with exceptional promise. If you have practiced your craft and your work is the best it can be, send it to Boulevard. As with any magazine, before submitting, read several recent issues to get a feel for style, content, quality, and form of the work we publish."

== Prose Rejection ==

===Standard===

'''2011'''

<blockquote>Thank you very much for sending "Title of Story" to Boulevard. Although it doesn't fill our editorial needs at the moment, we're glad you thought of us. We receive too many manuscripts to make individual comment possible, but we do wish you luck in placing this with another magazine.

Sincerely,

The Editors</blockquote>
'''2012'''

<blockquote>
Thank you very much for sending "—" to Boulevard. We're sorry for taking such a long time with your work. Although it doesn't fill our editorial needs at the moment, we're glad you thought of us. Good luck placing this with another magazine.

Sincerely,

The Editors
</blockquote>

===Personal===

'''2011'''

<blockquote>
Dear ...,

We really enjoyed the writing in this piece; however, we will not be publishing it. We invite you to send more of your fiction our way soon.

This story was a tough one to let go.

Sincerely,

The Editors

</blockquote>

<blockquote>
Dear Author,

Thank you very much for sending "Story Title" to Boulevard. We're sorry for taking such a long time with your work. Although it doesn't fill our editorial needs at the moment, it received positive attention from our readers. Good luck placing this with another magazine and try us again.

Sincerely,

The Editors
</blockquote>
'''2016'''
<blockquote>
Dear ___,

Thank you very much for sending "___" to Boulevard. Although it was not selected for publication, it received positive feedback from our readers. They thought there were some very strong moments in this story that were well-visualized and resonant. For what it's worth, they wondered if the characters, especially ___, needed to be a little more well-defined to make the ending have a stronger emotional impact. Good luck placing this with another magazine. Please try us again! We re-open October 1st.
</blockquote>

== Poetry Rejection ==

===Standard===

'''2011'''

<blockquote>
Thank you very much for sending “Titles” to Boulevard. Although it doesn't fill our editorial needs at the moment, we're glad you thought of us. We receive too many manuscripts to make individual comment possible, but we do wish you luck in placing this with another magazine.
</blockquote>

Boulevard

2016-08-09T16:41:22Z

Hegelincanada: /* Personal */

"Boulevard strives to publish only the finest in fiction, poetry, and non-fiction (essays, interviews, etc.). Therefore we ask that you send only your best work. While we frequently publish writers with previous credits, we are very interested in publishing less experienced or unpublished writers with exceptional promise. If you have practiced your craft and your work is the best it can be, send it to Boulevard. As with any magazine, before submitting, read several recent issues to get a feel for style, content, quality, and form of the work we publish."

== Prose Rejection ==

===Standard===

'''2011'''

<blockquote>Thank you very much for sending "Title of Story" to Boulevard. Although it doesn't fill our editorial needs at the moment, we're glad you thought of us. We receive too many manuscripts to make individual comment possible, but we do wish you luck in placing this with another magazine.

Sincerely,

The Editors</blockquote>
'''2012'''

<blockquote>
Thank you very much for sending "—" to Boulevard. We're sorry for taking such a long time with your work. Although it doesn't fill our editorial needs at the moment, we're glad you thought of us. Good luck placing this with another magazine.

Sincerely,

The Editors
</blockquote>

===Personal===

'''2011'''

<blockquote>
Dear ...,

We really enjoyed the writing in this piece; however, we will not be publishing it. We invite you to send more of your fiction our way soon.

This story was a tough one to let go.

Sincerely,

The Editors

</blockquote>

<blockquote>
Dear Author,

Thank you very much for sending "Story Title" to Boulevard. We're sorry for taking such a long time with your work. Although it doesn't fill our editorial needs at the moment, it received positive attention from our readers. Good luck placing this with another magazine and try us again.

Sincerely,

The Editors
</blockquote>

<blockquote>
Dear ___,

Thank you very much for sending "___" to Boulevard. Although it was not selected for publication, it received positive feedback from our readers. They thought there were some very strong moments in this story that were well-visualized and resonant. For what it's worth, they wondered if the characters, especially ___, needed to be a little more well-defined to make the ending have a stronger emotional impact. Good luck placing this with another magazine. Please try us again! We re-open October 1st.
</blockquote>

== Poetry Rejection ==

===Standard===

'''2011'''

<blockquote>
Thank you very much for sending “Titles” to Boulevard. Although it doesn't fill our editorial needs at the moment, we're glad you thought of us. We receive too many manuscripts to make individual comment possible, but we do wish you luck in placing this with another magazine.
</blockquote>

The Missouri Review

2016-08-09T16:38:21Z

Hegelincanada: /* Higher-Tier */

== Prose rejections ==

=== Standard ===
<blockquote>
Thank you for giving us the chance to consider “---” for publication in The Missouri Review. Though it does not fit our current needs, we appreciate your interest in our magazine and your commitment to quality writing.

We wish you the best of luck publishing your work and hope you’ll consider sending us more in the future.

Sincerely,

The Editors
</blockquote>

=== Higher-Tier ===

<blockquote>
Dear Name:

Sincere thanks for sending us "Title" for consideration. Your work impressed the editorial staff (insert compliment about story here). Though not selected for publication, the piece makes us hope we'll see more of your writing in the near future.

Sincerely,

The Editors
</blockquote>

<blockquote>
Dear ___,

We were delighted to have the chance to consider ____ for publication.

Although we have to pass on this particular submission, we were very impressed by your writing. We hope you send to us again soon--we look forward to reading more of your work.

Sincerely,

The Editors

</blockquote>

=== Highest Tier ===
<blockquote>Unfortunately, your submission was not chosen for inclusion in our journal. However, your piece came very close, and many of our readers greatly enjoyed it. We strongly encourage that you submit with us again, because we definitely enjoyed the strong piece you submitted.</blockquote>

=== Personal ===
Message from EIC of TMR praising specific aspects of the story, offering criticism/suggestions re: other aspects, concluding:
<blockquote>though I’m passing on this one, I do hope to see more from you.</blockquote>
Also (handwritten):
<blockquote>Please try us again! -- The Editors</blockquote>
Also (handwritten):
<blockquote>Not what we need right now but keep writing and sending in your other stories!</blockquote>
Also (handwritten) from "The Editors", attached to the standard form rejection:
<blockquote>Thanks, [author name]. We enjoyed it! --The Editors </blockquote>

== Poetry rejections ==

=== Standard ===

=== Higher-Tier ===
<blockquote>Thanks for sending The Missouri Review these poems. Though we did not see a feature this round, we liked your sure craft. As always, we appreciate your continued support and commitment. We hope you keep us in mind in the future.

Sincerely,

The Editors</blockquote>

Boston Review

2016-08-08T17:15:57Z

Hegelincanada: /* Higher Tiered */

"Boston Review is a magazine of ideas, independent and nonprofit. We cover lots of ground—politics, poetry, film, fiction, book reviews, and criticism. But a few premises tie it all together: that democracy depends on public discussion; that sometimes understanding means going deep; that vast inequalities are unjust; that human imagination breaks free from neat political categories; and that powerful images are worth piles of words."

== Prose rejections ==

===Standard===

'''2010'''

<blockquote>
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to review your work. We have given it close consideration and find that it does not suit our present needs. We wish you success in placing your work elsewhere. Thank you for thinking of Boston Review.

Sincerely,

The Editors of Boston Review
</blockquote>

=== Tiered ===

<blockquote>
Thank you for sending us "[title]"

Though this submission does not suit our present needs, we look forward to reading more.

Sincerely,

The Editors of Boston Review
</blockquote>

=== Higher Tiered ===
2015
<blockquote>

Dear X:

Thank you for sending us "Y."

We really enjoyed reading your work!

This submission isn't right for us, but we look forward to reading more.

Sincerely,

The Editors of Boston Review
</blockquote>

<blockquote>
Thank you for sending us "[title]."

Your submission was well written and quite engaging. After careful consideration, we have decided it does not suit our current needs. However, we do encourage you to send future work for further consideration.

We look forward to reading more.

Sincerely,

The Editors of Boston Review
</blockquote>

'''2015'''

<blockquote>
Dear —:

Thank you for sending us "—."

We enjoyed reading your work!

This submission isn't right for us, but we look forward to reading more.

Sincerely,

The Editors of Boston Review</blockquote>

== Poetry rejections ==

=== Standard ===
<blockquote>
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to review "[titles]." We have given your work close consideration and find that it does not suit our present needs. We wish you success in placing it elsewhere. Thank you for thinking of Boston Review.

Sincerely,

The Editors of Boston Review
</blockquote>

=== Higher Tier ===

<blockquote>
Thank you for sending us "titles."

This submission isn't right for us, but we look forward to reading more.

Sincerely,

The Editors of Boston Review
</blockquote>

Boston Review

2016-08-08T17:14:36Z

Hegelincanada:

"Boston Review is a magazine of ideas, independent and nonprofit. We cover lots of ground—politics, poetry, film, fiction, book reviews, and criticism. But a few premises tie it all together: that democracy depends on public discussion; that sometimes understanding means going deep; that vast inequalities are unjust; that human imagination breaks free from neat political categories; and that powerful images are worth piles of words."

== Prose rejections ==

===Standard===

'''2010'''

<blockquote>
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to review your work. We have given it close consideration and find that it does not suit our present needs. We wish you success in placing your work elsewhere. Thank you for thinking of Boston Review.

Sincerely,

The Editors of Boston Review
</blockquote>

=== Tiered ===

<blockquote>
Thank you for sending us "[title]"

Though this submission does not suit our present needs, we look forward to reading more.

Sincerely,

The Editors of Boston Review
</blockquote>

=== Higher Tiered ===
<blockquote>
2015
Dear X:

Thank you for sending us "Y."

We really enjoyed reading your work!

This submission isn't right for us, but we look forward to reading more.

Sincerely,

The Editors of Boston Review
</blockquote>

<blockquote>
Thank you for sending us "[title]."

Your submission was well written and quite engaging. After careful consideration, we have decided it does not suit our current needs. However, we do encourage you to send future work for further consideration.

We look forward to reading more.

Sincerely,

The Editors of Boston Review
</blockquote>

'''2015'''

<blockquote>
Dear —:

Thank you for sending us "—."

We enjoyed reading your work!

This submission isn't right for us, but we look forward to reading more.

Sincerely,

The Editors of Boston Review</blockquote>

== Poetry rejections ==

=== Standard ===
<blockquote>
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to review "[titles]." We have given your work close consideration and find that it does not suit our present needs. We wish you success in placing it elsewhere. Thank you for thinking of Boston Review.

Sincerely,

The Editors of Boston Review
</blockquote>

=== Higher Tier ===

<blockquote>
Thank you for sending us "titles."

This submission isn't right for us, but we look forward to reading more.

Sincerely,

The Editors of Boston Review
</blockquote>