Sky Island Journal

Prose Rejections

Personal

2025

Dear [Writer],

Thank you for sharing your mind and heart with us in written form. While we do not see this creative nonfiction piece as the right fit for Sky Island Journal at this time, we do believe in the power of your writing and hope it finds the right home for publication.

We are thankful for the opportunity to explore the ideas behind your written work. In particular, we appreciate the progression of thought in "[Name of Submission]," as each paragraph builds on the last and guides readers to explore the complexities of the argument found within the narrative's discussion.

Please consider submitting more of your writing to Sky Island Journal in the months and years to come.

Respectfully,

Jeff and Jason

2018

Dear [Name],

Thank you for sharing ... . While we do not see these creative nonfiction pieces as the right fit for Sky Island Journal at this time, we do believe in the power of your writing and hope they find the right home for publication.

We are thankful for the opportunity to explore the ideas behind your written work. In particular, we appreciate "Title," which is a standout for us in this set of narratives.

Please consider submitting more of your writing to Sky Island Journal in the months and years to come.

Respectfully, [Editor Name] Sky Island Journal