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Poetry rejections
Standard
We want to thank you for your kindness in letting us see your work, and regret that we must use this form to let you know that we have not found a place for it in The Yale Review.
(2022) Higher Tier
Dear [author name], Many thanks for submitting your poetry to The Yale Review—and for your patience in waiting for a reply from us. We regret to say that, in the end, we were not able to find a place for these poems in this particularly competitive submission period. However, we found much to admire in your work, and are grateful to have had the opportunity to read it. We especially loved the wide range of voice and tone in these poems. We hope you’ll consider trying us again. With gratitude, The Editors of The Yale Review
Prose rejections
Standard
We want to thank you for your kindness in letting us see your work, and regret that we must use this form to let you know that we have not found a place for it in The Yale Review.
Higher tier
Dear [author name], Although in the end we could not find a place for your story, "[title]," we want you to know that we gave it a careful reading. Thank you for your interest in the Review. We apologize for the delay in providing this response. Sincerely, J.D. McClatchy
Dear [author name], Although in the end we could not find a place for "[title]" in The Yale Review, we want you to know that we gave it a careful reading. Thank you for your patience, and for your interest in the Review. Sincerely, J.D. McClatchy (signed with a signature and initials)
(2013) Higher Tier
Dear [author name], Although we could not find a place for "[title]" in The Yale Review, we want you to know that we gave it a careful reading. Thank you for your patience, and for your interest in the Review. Sincerely, J.D. McClatchy
(2016) Higher Tier
Dear [author name], Although in the end we could not find a place for your story, "[title]," in the Yale Review, we want you to know that we admired it, gave it serious consideration, and are grateful for having seen it. Thank you for your interest in the Review. Sincerely, J.D. McClatchy (signed with a signature and initials)
(2017) Higher Tier
Dear [author name], We write with reluctance and gratitude regarding your story, "[title.]" We've read it carefully, but haven't found a place here for it. Thank you for your patience and for your interest in The Yale Review. Sincerely, J.D. McClatchy (signed with a signature and initials)
