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Short Story Long

2025-09-11T13:24:37Z

Nothingling: /* Fiction rejections */ added a personal rejection

== Fiction rejections ==

=== Standard ===

<blockquote>Dear —,

Thank you for sending us "—." I greatly appreciate the chance to read it. Unfortunately, this one doesn't wholly feel like a match for me as a reader and I am going to pass.

Thanks again, and best of luck with this!

Sincerely,

Aaron Burch

Editor, Short Story, Long</blockquote>

=== Personal ===

<blockquote>Dear [writer's full name],

Thank you for sending us [story title]. We appreciate the chance to read it. Unfortunately, this one isn't a match for me. That said, it is strong, interesting piece and I both wish you luck with it and hope to read something from you again!

Thanks again.

Sincerely,

Aaron Burch

Editor, Short Story, Long</blockquote>

Wigleaf

2025-08-10T20:36:52Z

Nothingling: /* Prose rejections */ Added a personal rejection

== Prose rejections ==

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

We're passing but thanks so much for giving us a chance here.

All best,
Wigleaf
</blockquote>

=== Higher Tier ===

<blockquote>
We're passing but we really enjoyed these and would be happy to read more of yours sometime.

thnx for giving us a shot at them, best,

Scott
</blockquote>

=== Personal ===

==== 2022 ====

<blockquote>
Dear [first name],

Passing but we enjoyed [story title]. Thanks so much for giving us a shot at this one -- and sorry for the long resp. time.

Hope all's good with you,

Scott
</blockquote>

PseudoPod

2025-08-02T12:51:43Z

Nothingling: Added personal rejection from 2019

==standard rejection==
''2022''
<blockquote>Dear ***,

Thank you for submitting "***" to PseudoPod. Unfortunately, it doesn't quite meet the needs of our podcast.

Thanks for submitting, and best wishes for you and your work.

Submissions Staff
Pseudopod</blockquote>

==Personal rejection==

''2019''

<blockquote>Dear [first name],

Thank you very much for submitting [title] to Pseudopod. While we enjoyed reading it, it's not quite what we're looking for right now, so we have decided to pass on this one.

[detailed feedback on story] Maybe try Escape Pod? While this story wasn't a fit for us, please consider us for future submissions. We wish you the best luck finding the right home for this one, and we look forward to reading more of your work in the future.

Thanks for submitting, and I hope my comments have been at least a tiny bit helpful.

Kind regards,

Shawn Garrett
Pseudopod Co-Editor</blockquote>

Analog Science Fiction & Fact

2025-07-20T12:24:36Z

Nothingling: /* Higher tier */ Added HTML and added another rejection letter

<h2>Standard</h2>

Dear X,

Thank you very much for letting me see "[Title]." I'm sorry it didn't strike me as quite suitable to our present needs.

Sincerely,
Trevor Quachri
Editor

<h2>Higher Tier</h2>

<h3>2024</h3>

Dear [first name],

Thank you for letting me see [story title]. I'm sorry it didn't strike me as quite right for our present needs.

I like your style of writing and suggest that you try us again.

Sincerely,
Trevor Quachri
Editor

Cutbank Literary Journal

2025-04-08T10:54:30Z

Nothingling: /* Higher tier */ Corrected one bit of HTML and added another rejection letter

"CutBank is interested in art, poetry, fiction, and non-fiction of high quality and serious intent. We regularly print work by both well-known and previously unpublished artists."

== Prose Rejections ==

===Standard (All Accounts & Mixture feature)===
<blockquote>
Dear _________,

Thank you kindly for allowing us to consider "Title." Unfortunately, we were unable to place it in CutBank's feature, "All Accounts and Mixture." We received a remarkable number of submissions for this special project and due to a limited time frame, can only publish a handful.

We appreciate your support for our series and hope you'll follow along. We also wish you our very best with your writing in the future.

All best,
All Accounts Editors
</blockquote>

'''2019'''

<blockquote>Dear —,

Thank you for the opportunity to consider your work for the CutBank 92/93 submission period. Unfortunately, it doesn't fit Cutbank's needs at this time. We wish you the best of luck placing it elsewhere.

Regards,

The Editors
Cutbank Literary Journal
</blockquote>

Hello from Montana,

Thank you for the opportunity to consider your writing for the CutBank general submission period. The submission pool for this academic year was exceptional and, while we don't have room to publish your work in the upcoming print issue, we wanted you to know that your writing received considerable praise from all of our readers and editors. We wish you the best of luck placing your work and hope you'll submit to CutBank again.

All our best,

The Editors
CutBank Literary Magazine

</blockquote>

===Possibly higher tier(?)===

<blockquote>
Many thanks for the opportunity to consider your work. Cutbank receives a high volume of submissions, and we regret yours doesn't meet our current needs.

Good luck in placing your work, and please consider us in the future.

Best Regards,

Cutbank Literary Magazine
</blockquote>

===Higher tier===

<blockquote>
2025

Dear [first name],

Thank you for the opportunity to consider your writing. The submission pool for this year was exceptional and, while we don't have room to publish your work in the upcoming print issue, we wanted you to know that your writing received considerable praise from all of our readers and editors. We wish you the best of luck placing your work and hope you'll submit to <i>CutBank</i> again.

All our best,

The Editors

<i>CutBank</i> Literary Magazine
</blockquote>

<blockquote>
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to read ["title"]. While we very much enjoyed your work, after careful consideration, we've decided we don't have a place for this manuscript. We hope you'll send us more work in the future.

This is not our customary rejection. We hope you'll keep us in mind, and look forward to reading more from you.

Kind regards,
</blockquote>

<blockquote>
Dear X,

Thank you for the opportunity to consider your work for the CutBank general submission period. While we very much enjoyed your work, after careful consideration, we've decided it's not quite the right fit for us at the moment. We wish you the best of luck placing your writing and hope you'll submit to CutBank again.

All our best,
The Editors
CutBank Literary Magazine
</blockquote>

== Poetry Rejections ==

===Standard===

'''2011'''

<blockquote>
Thank you for the opportunity to consider your work. Unfortunately, it doesn't fit Cutbank's needs at this time. We wish you the best of luck placing it elsewhere.
</blockquote>

===Higher Tier===
2020
<blockquote>
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to read ________. While we very much enjoyed your work, after careful consideration, we've decided it's not quite the right fit for us at the moment. We hope you'll send us more work in the future.

This is not our customary rejection. We hope you'll keep us in mind, and look forward to reading more from you.

Kind regards,
Miles Jochem
Cutbank Literary Journal
</blockquote>

Journal of Compressed Creative Arts

2024-10-20T17:35:47Z

Nothingling: /* Standard */ Added a year

"The Journal of Compressed Creative Arts is a non-profit publisher of compressed creative arts, such as micro fiction, flash fiction, prose poetry, compressed poetry & visual arts, and whatever other forms compression might take."

== Prose rejections ==

=== Standard ===

<blockquote>
2024

Dear [name],

Thank you for sending us [title of submission]. Unfortunately, we decided not to send it to the next round of consideration. We understand that the last thing you need during these difficult times is more bad news. As I'm sure you know, so much of the submission process is about finding that right match, and that's what we hope for your submission: that it finds its perfect home. Best of luck with [title of submission]. If you have any questions, please send them directly to me at matterpress@comcast.net. However, we do not provide feedback and/or reasons for our decision (sorry).

Sincerely,

Randall Brown, Managing Editor

Journal of Compressed Creative Arts

Matter Press, a non-profit 501(c)(3) literary press

</blockquote>

<blockquote>
Dear —,

Thank you for sending us "—." Unfortunately, we didn't love it enough to send it to the next round of consideration. We at Matter Press worry that the quick "decline" might feel a bit "harsh" to writers. That certainly isn't the intention of the fast turnaround time and is no indication at all of the interest in your work. As I'm sure you know, so much of the submission process is about finding that right match, and that's what we hope for your submission: that it finds its perfect home.

Thanks again. Best of luck with "—."

Sincerely,

Randall Brown, Managing Editor
Journal of Compressed Creative Arts
Matter Press, a non-profit 501(c)(3) literary press</blockquote>

=== Standard ===
2024, 2021

<blockquote>
Dear -:

Thank you for sending us "-." Unfortunately, we decided not to send it to the next round of consideration.

Sincerely,
Randall Brown, Managing Editor
</blockquote>

== Poetry rejections ==

=== Lower Than Standard Tier? ===
'''2021'''
<blockquote>

Dear [full name]:

Thank you for sending us "[title]." Unfortunately, we decided not to send it to the next round of consideration.

Sincerely,

Randall Brown, Managing Editor
Journal of Compressed Creative Arts
Matter Press, a non-profit 501(c)(3) literary press
</blockquote>

=== Standard Tier ===
'''2021'''
<blockquote>
Dear [name],

Thank you for sending us '[title].' Unfortunately, we decided not to send it to the next round of consideration. We understand that the last thing you need during these difficult times is more bad news. Also, we at Matter Press worry that the quick 'decline' might feel a bit 'harsh' to writers. That certainly isn't the intention of the fast turnaround time and is no indication at all of the interest in your work. As I'm sure you know, so much of the submission process is about finding that right match, and that's what we hope for your submission: that it finds its perfect home.

Thanks again. Best of luck with '[poem].' Also, please remember that the guidelines have changed, and thus you can submit again during this reading period, Please submit only one piece at a time in each genre: poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, triptych, and visual arts.

Sincerely,

Randall Brown, Managing Editor
Journal of Compressed Creative Arts
Matter Press, a non-profit 501(c)(3) literary press
</blockquote>

'''2018'''
<blockquote>
Dear First Last,

Thank you for sending us "[Title]" Unfortunately, we decided not to send it to the next round of consideration. We at Matter Press worry that the quick "decline" might feel a bit "harsh" to writers. That certainly isn't the intention of the fast turnaround time and is no indication at all of the interest in your work. As I'm sure you know, so much of the submission process is about finding that right match, and that's what we hope for your submission: that it finds its perfect home.

Thanks again. Best of luck with "[Title]." Also, please remember that the guidelines have changed, and thus you can submit again during this reading period, Please submit only one piece at a time in each genre: poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, triptych, and visual arts.

Sincerely,

Randall Brown, Managing Editor
Journal of Compressed Creative Arts
Matter Press, a non-profit 501(c)(3) literary press
</blockquote>
'''2017'''
<blockquote>
Dear—,

Thank you for sending us "—." Unfortunately, we decided not to send it to the next round of consideration. We at Matter Press worry that the quick "decline" might feel a bit "harsh" to writers. That certainly isn't the intention of the fast turnaround time and is no indication at all of the interest in your work. As I'm sure you know, so much of the submission process is about finding that right match, and that's what we hope for your submission: that it finds its perfect home.

Thanks again. Best of luck with "—." Also, please remember that the guidelines request only one submission per reading period in each genre: poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, triptych, and visual arts.

Sincerely,

Randall Brown, Managing Editor
Journal of Compressed Creative Arts
Matter Press, a non-profit 501(c)(3) literary press
</blockquote>

'''2013'''
<blockquote>
Thank you for sending us '[title].' It was read with interest, but we didn't love it enough to send it to the next round of consideration. As I'm sure you know, so much of the submission process is about finding that right match, and that's what we hope for your submission: that it finds its perfect home.

Thanks again. Best of luck with '[title].'
</blockquote>

=== Higher Tier ===
'''2021'''
<blockquote>
Dear [name],

Thank you for sending us "[title]." Unfortunately, we decided not to send it to the next round of consideration. However, this is not our "standard" note. We found much admire in this piece [sic], and we are hoping that you'll submit again, soon.

Sincerely,

Randall Brown, Managing Editor
</blockquote>

Stinging Fly

2024-10-05T14:17:51Z

Nothingling: /* Fiction Rejection */ Removed "Year Unknown" from one entry because the text mentions Summer 2023

==Poetry rejections==
===Standard===
'''2023'''
<blockquote>Dear —,

Thank you for sharing your poetry with ''The Stinging Fly''. We weren't able to find a home for your work in the magazine, but appreciate the opportunity to consider it and wish you all good things with your writing.

Very best wishes,

The Stinging Fly

https://stingingfly.org</blockquote>

===Tiered===

'''2020'''
<blockquote>
Dear first-name,

Thank you for submitting your work to The Stinging Fly. We received an enormous number of submissions and the task of selecting work for Issue N has truly been hard work.

We valued the opportunity to engage with your work. Unfortunately, however, on this occasion your submission has not been selected for publication.

We are always keen to publish new voices so we do encourage you to keep writing and submitting. We hope you will consider submitting more work to us again in the future.

The Stinging Fly EDI Survey
If you have the time (1 - 4 minutes), please take a moment to complete the following survey. […]

Thank you!

Very best wishes

Sara O'Rourke
The Stinging Fly
</blockquote>

'''2021'''
<blockquote>
Dear first-name,

Thank you for sharing your work with The Stinging Fly.

Unfortunately we weren't able to find a home for your work in the magazine, even though your work shows clear quality and potential.

We hope to have the opportunity to read your poetry again in the future.

Best wishes,

The Stinging Fly
</blockquote>

==Fiction Rejection==
===Tiered===

'''2023'''

<blockquote>
Dear [first name],

Thank you for submitting [story title] for consideration to us here at The Stinging Fly, and for your patience as we made our way through over 1500 short story submissions. I'm sorry to say it has not been selected for publication in our Winter 2023 issue.

I want to stress, though, how grateful we are to have read it, because it's clear that your work is of a high standard. I wish you luck placing this one elsewhere, and ask that you please do consider us for future submissions. The Stinging Fly team would be pleased to read more from you.

With best wishes,

Lisa McInerney

Editor

The Stinging Fly

https://stingingfly.org

</blockquote>

<blockquote>
Dear (First Name),

Thank you for submitting your work for consideration to us here at The Stinging Fly, and for your patience as we made our way through over 1600 short story submissions. I'm sorry to say it has not been selected for publication in our Summer 2023 issue.

I hope this isn't discouraging. While your work hasn't been selected on this occasion, it shows real potential. It's a joy to come across something so assured from a newer writer, and we're excited to see what comes next for you.

So given the calibre of the submission I'd love to read more of your work, and hope you'll submit again next time.

With best wishes,

Lisa McInerney

Editor

The Stinging Fly
</blockquote>

===Non-Tiered(?)===

'''2024'''
<blockquote>
Dear (First Name),

Thank you for submitting (Story) for consideration to us here at The Stinging Fly, and for your patience as we made our way through over 1400 short story submissions. I'm sorry to say it has not been selected for publication in our Winter 2024-25 issue.

I hope this isn’t discouraging. Without your sharing your words with us, we would not be able to do the work that we do. At The Stinging Fly, we are grateful for every submission we receive, and recognise that the scope of theme, style and voice in the stories we read are proof of the strength of the writing community we are all part of.

Wishing you the very best with your work,

Lisa McInerney

Editor

The Stinging Fly
</blockquote>

Stinging Fly

2024-10-05T14:16:45Z

Nothingling: /* Fiction Rejection */ Added personal/tiered rejection from 2023

==Poetry rejections==
===Standard===
'''2023'''
<blockquote>Dear —,

Thank you for sharing your poetry with ''The Stinging Fly''. We weren't able to find a home for your work in the magazine, but appreciate the opportunity to consider it and wish you all good things with your writing.

Very best wishes,

The Stinging Fly

https://stingingfly.org</blockquote>

===Tiered===

'''2020'''
<blockquote>
Dear first-name,

Thank you for submitting your work to The Stinging Fly. We received an enormous number of submissions and the task of selecting work for Issue N has truly been hard work.

We valued the opportunity to engage with your work. Unfortunately, however, on this occasion your submission has not been selected for publication.

We are always keen to publish new voices so we do encourage you to keep writing and submitting. We hope you will consider submitting more work to us again in the future.

The Stinging Fly EDI Survey
If you have the time (1 - 4 minutes), please take a moment to complete the following survey. […]

Thank you!

Very best wishes

Sara O'Rourke
The Stinging Fly
</blockquote>

'''2021'''
<blockquote>
Dear first-name,

Thank you for sharing your work with The Stinging Fly.

Unfortunately we weren't able to find a home for your work in the magazine, even though your work shows clear quality and potential.

We hope to have the opportunity to read your poetry again in the future.

Best wishes,

The Stinging Fly
</blockquote>

==Fiction Rejection==
===Tiered===

'''2023'''

<blockquote>
Dear [first name],

Thank you for submitting [story title] for consideration to us here at The Stinging Fly, and for your patience as we made our way through over 1500 short story submissions. I'm sorry to say it has not been selected for publication in our Winter 2023 issue.

I want to stress, though, how grateful we are to have read it, because it's clear that your work is of a high standard. I wish you luck placing this one elsewhere, and ask that you please do consider us for future submissions. The Stinging Fly team would be pleased to read more from you.

With best wishes,

Lisa McInerney

Editor

The Stinging Fly

https://stingingfly.org

</blockquote>

'''Year Unknown'''

<blockquote>
Dear (First Name),

Thank you for submitting your work for consideration to us here at The Stinging Fly, and for your patience as we made our way through over 1600 short story submissions. I'm sorry to say it has not been selected for publication in our Summer 2023 issue.

I hope this isn't discouraging. While your work hasn't been selected on this occasion, it shows real potential. It's a joy to come across something so assured from a newer writer, and we're excited to see what comes next for you.

So given the calibre of the submission I'd love to read more of your work, and hope you'll submit again next time.

With best wishes,

Lisa McInerney

Editor

The Stinging Fly
</blockquote>

===Non-Tiered(?)===

'''2024'''
<blockquote>
Dear (First Name),

Thank you for submitting (Story) for consideration to us here at The Stinging Fly, and for your patience as we made our way through over 1400 short story submissions. I'm sorry to say it has not been selected for publication in our Winter 2024-25 issue.

I hope this isn’t discouraging. Without your sharing your words with us, we would not be able to do the work that we do. At The Stinging Fly, we are grateful for every submission we receive, and recognise that the scope of theme, style and voice in the stories we read are proof of the strength of the writing community we are all part of.

Wishing you the very best with your work,

Lisa McInerney

Editor

The Stinging Fly
</blockquote>

PodCastle

2024-10-05T14:03:18Z

Nothingling: Added page for podcast/magazine PodCastle with 2023 and 2021 rejections

'''2023'''

<blockquote>

Dear [first name],

Thank you for submitting [story title] to PodCastle. It's an interesting story, but it didn't quite come together for us and we've decided to pass on it.

We appreciate your interest in our podcast; thanks again for giving us the chance to look at your story. We hope to see more of your work in the future.

Kind regards,

Ryan Cole
PodCastle
http://podcastle.org

</blockquote>

'''2021'''

<blockquote>

Dear [first name],

Thank you for submitting [story title] to PodCastle. It's a clever, poignant story, but it didn't quite come together for us and we've decided to pass on it.

We appreciate your interest in our podcast; thanks again for giving us the chance to look at your story. We hope to see more of your work in the future.

Kind regards,

Kaitlyn Zivanovich
PodCastle

</blockquote>
http://podcastle.org

Journal of Compressed Creative Arts

2024-09-29T12:50:24Z

Nothingling: /* Standard */

"The Journal of Compressed Creative Arts is a non-profit publisher of compressed creative arts, such as micro fiction, flash fiction, prose poetry, compressed poetry & visual arts, and whatever other forms compression might take."

== Prose rejections ==

=== Standard ===

<blockquote>
2024

Dear [name],

Thank you for sending us [title of submission]. Unfortunately, we decided not to send it to the next round of consideration. We understand that the last thing you need during these difficult times is more bad news. As I'm sure you know, so much of the submission process is about finding that right match, and that's what we hope for your submission: that it finds its perfect home. Best of luck with [title of submission]. If you have any questions, please send them directly to me at matterpress@comcast.net. However, we do not provide feedback and/or reasons for our decision (sorry).

Sincerely,

Randall Brown, Managing Editor

Journal of Compressed Creative Arts

Matter Press, a non-profit 501(c)(3) literary press

</blockquote>

<blockquote>
Dear —,

Thank you for sending us "—." Unfortunately, we didn't love it enough to send it to the next round of consideration. We at Matter Press worry that the quick "decline" might feel a bit "harsh" to writers. That certainly isn't the intention of the fast turnaround time and is no indication at all of the interest in your work. As I'm sure you know, so much of the submission process is about finding that right match, and that's what we hope for your submission: that it finds its perfect home.

Thanks again. Best of luck with "—."

Sincerely,

Randall Brown, Managing Editor
Journal of Compressed Creative Arts
Matter Press, a non-profit 501(c)(3) literary press</blockquote>

=== Standard ===
2021

<blockquote>
Dear -:

Thank you for sending us "-." Unfortunately, we decided not to send it to the next round of consideration.

Sincerely,
Randall Brown, Managing Editor
</blockquote>

== Poetry rejections ==

=== Lower Than Standard Tier? ===
'''2021'''
<blockquote>

Dear [full name]:

Thank you for sending us "[title]." Unfortunately, we decided not to send it to the next round of consideration.

Sincerely,

Randall Brown, Managing Editor
Journal of Compressed Creative Arts
Matter Press, a non-profit 501(c)(3) literary press
</blockquote>

=== Standard Tier ===
'''2021'''
<blockquote>
Dear [name],

Thank you for sending us '[title].' Unfortunately, we decided not to send it to the next round of consideration. We understand that the last thing you need during these difficult times is more bad news. Also, we at Matter Press worry that the quick 'decline' might feel a bit 'harsh' to writers. That certainly isn't the intention of the fast turnaround time and is no indication at all of the interest in your work. As I'm sure you know, so much of the submission process is about finding that right match, and that's what we hope for your submission: that it finds its perfect home.

Thanks again. Best of luck with '[poem].' Also, please remember that the guidelines have changed, and thus you can submit again during this reading period, Please submit only one piece at a time in each genre: poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, triptych, and visual arts.

Sincerely,

Randall Brown, Managing Editor
Journal of Compressed Creative Arts
Matter Press, a non-profit 501(c)(3) literary press
</blockquote>

'''2018'''
<blockquote>
Dear First Last,

Thank you for sending us "[Title]" Unfortunately, we decided not to send it to the next round of consideration. We at Matter Press worry that the quick "decline" might feel a bit "harsh" to writers. That certainly isn't the intention of the fast turnaround time and is no indication at all of the interest in your work. As I'm sure you know, so much of the submission process is about finding that right match, and that's what we hope for your submission: that it finds its perfect home.

Thanks again. Best of luck with "[Title]." Also, please remember that the guidelines have changed, and thus you can submit again during this reading period, Please submit only one piece at a time in each genre: poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, triptych, and visual arts.

Sincerely,

Randall Brown, Managing Editor
Journal of Compressed Creative Arts
Matter Press, a non-profit 501(c)(3) literary press
</blockquote>
'''2017'''
<blockquote>
Dear—,

Thank you for sending us "—." Unfortunately, we decided not to send it to the next round of consideration. We at Matter Press worry that the quick "decline" might feel a bit "harsh" to writers. That certainly isn't the intention of the fast turnaround time and is no indication at all of the interest in your work. As I'm sure you know, so much of the submission process is about finding that right match, and that's what we hope for your submission: that it finds its perfect home.

Thanks again. Best of luck with "—." Also, please remember that the guidelines request only one submission per reading period in each genre: poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, triptych, and visual arts.

Sincerely,

Randall Brown, Managing Editor
Journal of Compressed Creative Arts
Matter Press, a non-profit 501(c)(3) literary press
</blockquote>

'''2013'''
<blockquote>
Thank you for sending us '[title].' It was read with interest, but we didn't love it enough to send it to the next round of consideration. As I'm sure you know, so much of the submission process is about finding that right match, and that's what we hope for your submission: that it finds its perfect home.

Thanks again. Best of luck with '[title].'
</blockquote>

=== Higher Tier ===
'''2021'''
<blockquote>
Dear [name],

Thank you for sending us "[title]." Unfortunately, we decided not to send it to the next round of consideration. However, this is not our "standard" note. We found much admire in this piece [sic], and we are hoping that you'll submit again, soon.

Sincerely,

Randall Brown, Managing Editor
</blockquote>

Zone 3 Journal

2024-09-29T12:47:30Z

Nothingling: /* Standard */

== Prose rejections ==

=== Standard ===

<blockquote>2024
Dear [name],

Thank you for sending us your work. We enjoyed your submission, but we didn't feel it was a right fit for Zone 3.

We appreciate your time in sending us your work and hope you continue to submit.

Sincerely,

Zone 3, a literary journal

</blockquote>

<blockquote>2020
Thank you for sending us your work. We enjoyed your submission, but we didn't feel it was a right fit for Zone 3.

Thank you for trying us.

Sincerely,

The Editors, Zone 3

</blockquote>

=== Higher Tier? ===

<blockquote>
We have read your submission to Zone 3 with interest and care, and we want to thank you for sending it. As our readership has grown, so has the number of worthy manuscripts we receive, for which enrichment of resources we are of course grateful. However, this means we must return more fine work than we have in the past, and our policy of not backlogging acceptances for future issues still feels right to us.

We will not be keeping your work for publication, but we hope you will submit more of your work to our magazine.

Thank you for your interest and support.

Sincerely,

[name] Ficiton Editor

</blockquote>

== Poetry rejections ==

=== Standard ===
<blockquote>
Dear First Last,

Thank you for sending your work to Zone 3. While we will not be publishing these poems, we are glad we were given the chance to consider them.

Sincerely,

The Editors, Zone 3

</blockquote>

=== Higher Tier ===

<blockquote>
Thank you for sending us "X", "Y", "Z". We really enjoyed your submission, but we didn't feel it was a right fit for this issue of Zone 3.

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

Sincerely,

The Editors of Zone 3

</blockquote>

=== Higher Tier (2024) ===
<blockquote>
Dear [author],

Thank you for submitting to Zone 3. We have read your submission with interest and care. While we enjoyed your submission, the increase in quality work we receive means we must return more fine writing than we accept; as a result, we will not be keeping your work for publication. We do, however, hope you will submit again in the future.

We appreciate your interest and support.

Sincerely,

The Editors, Zone 3
</blockquote>

X-R-A-Y Literary Magazine

2024-09-29T12:46:04Z

Nothingling: /* Standard */

"X-R-A-Y Literary Magazine"

== Prose rejections ==

=== Standard ===

<blockquote>

February 2021

Dear [FIRST NAME],

Thank you for your submission. Unfortunately, it is not a fit for X-R-A-Y at this time, but we appreciated the chance to consider it.

We wish you the best of luck in placing this piece elsewhere.

Warmly,

X-R-A-Y
</blockquote>

<blockquote>
June 2021

Dear [FIRST NAME],

Thank you for your submission. Unfortunately, it is not a fit for X-R-A-Y, but we appreciated the chance to consider it.

Sincerely,

X-R-A-Y
</blockquote>

<blockquote>
September 2024

Dear [first name],

Thank you for your submission. I'm going to pass on these, although I appreciated the chance to consider them.

Sincerely,

Jenn

X-R-A-Y

</blockquote>

=== Higher Tier ===

<blockquote>
September 2023

Dear [FIRST NAME],

Thank you for your submission. Unfortunately, it is not a fit for X-R-A-Y, but we appreciated the chance to consider it. Due to publication scheduling constraints and similarities with other recently accepted work, we often have to turn down excellent work.

We wish you the best of luck in placing this piece elsewhere.

Warmly,

X-R-A-Y
</blockquote>

=== Highest Tier ===

<blockquote>
August 2021

Hi [FIRST NAME],

Thank you so much for sending your work our way. Unfortunately, this one isn't a fit for X-R-A-Y, but we enjoyed your writing and warmly encourage you to submit another piece in the future.

We hope to see you again.

Thank you,

[EDITOR FIRST NAME]

X-R-A-Y
</blockquote>

Interzone

2024-09-29T12:43:21Z

Nothingling: /* Prose rejections */

Interzone is a print science fiction and fantasy magazine published by TTA Press.

== Prose rejections ==

=== Standard ===

==== 2022 ====
<blockquote>

⁣Dear [first name],

Thank you very much for sending "[title]". I'm afraid this one isn't quite right for me and so I'm going to pass.

I hope you will keep Interzone in mind in the future.

Sincerely,

Gareth Jelley, Editor
Interzone & IZ Digital

</blockquote>

==== 2024 ====

<blockquote>

Dear [name],

Thank you for letting me see [story title], but I'm afraid it's not quite right for Interzone.

I wish you luck placing it elsewhere, and I hope you'll send IZ more stories in the future.

Sincerely,

Gareth Jelley, Editor
Interzone & IZ Digital

</blockquote>

=== Higher Tier ===

==== 2019 ====
<blockquote>
Dear XX,

Many thanks for sending "XX", but I'm sorry to say that it isn't quite right for Interzone. I hate to disappoint but I hope you'll send me something new soon -- there is never a backlog of accepted material here.

Best wishes,
Andy
</blockquote>

==== 2022 ====
<blockquote>
Dear [first name],

Many thanks for sending "[title]", but I'm afraid it's not quite right for Interzone. Sorry to disappoint this time but please keep trying.

Best wishes,

Andy
</blockquote>

<blockquote>
Dear [first name],

Thank you very much for taking the time to send "[title]" for my
consideration, but I'm going to pass on it.

I'm sorry to disappoint this time, and I look forward to reading more of
your stories in the future.

Very best,

Gareth Jelley, Editor
Interzone & IZ Digital
</blockquote>