Epiphany

Epiphany is committed to publishing literary work in which form is as valued as content. We look for writing, wherever it may fall on the spectrum from experimental to traditional, that is thoroughly realized not only in its vision but also in its commitment to artistry. We are especially open to writers whose explorations of new territory may not yet have found validation elsewhere.

Poetry rejections

Standard

2012

Dear ---:

Thanks for giving us the chance to read your work, but unfortunately it wasn't quite right for us. Never mind what we say. Don't give up. Keep writing!

Best of luck in placing it elsewhere.

Sincerely,

The Editors of Epiphany

Higher Tier

2018

Thank you for submitting your work "_____." While it doesn't fit the needs of our current issue, our editors enjoyed reading it. We wish you luck in placing it elsewhere.

Sincerely, The Editors of Epiphany

Prose rejections

Standard, 2022

Dear [name],

Thank you for submitting your work, "[title]." Regretfully, we cannot find a place for it in our upcoming issue, but we wish you the best of luck placing it elsewhere.

At Epiphany we are committed to evaluating every submission we receive thoughtfully and respectfully. Many issues factor into every decision we make either to publish a piece or pass on it, from its consonance or dissonance with other work we've accepted to the simple issue of personal preference, which cannot be anything but subjective. To familiarize yourself with the work we do (and some of the work we've loved best), please consider subscribing to the journal at [link to website].

We value long relationships with the writers and artists who entrust us with their work, and hope you’ll keep us in mind for other submissions in the future. Until then, do join our communities on

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Thanks again and we hope that you are staying safe and sane out there and that all is well for you and yours!

Sincerely,

The Editors

Higher Tier

Dear [name]: Thank you for submitting your work, [Title]. While it doesn't fit the needs of our current issue, our editors enjoyed reading it. We wish you luck in placing it elsewhere.

Sincerely,

The Editors of Epiphany

Higher Tier Non-Fiction 2025

Thank you for submitting "[...]." While we weren't able to find a place for your work in our upcoming issue, our editorial team discussed it with great interest, and we found much to admire. We wish you the best of luck placing it elsewhere, and we hope you will send us more work soon.