Bayou Magazine

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Prose rejections

Standard

Dear --,

Thank you for considering Bayou Magazine. Unfortunately, we have decided that your work is not a match for us at this time. Because we receive thousands of submissions each year, we must reject many fine stories and poems. We thank you for the opportunity to read your writing, and we wish you the best in placing it elsewhere.


Sincerely, The Editors

Maybe a new standard?

Dear --,

Thank you for letting us read your story, '----' Unfortunately, we are not able to accept it for publication at this time. We receive thousands of submissions each year, and we must reject many fine stories, and this rejection does not mean that your story is without merit.

We wish you the best in placing it elsewhere.

Best Wishes, The Fiction Editors

higher tier

Thank you for considering Bayou. Unfortunately, we have decided that xxxx is not a match for us at this time, but we want you to know that your work made it to the editorial table for discussion. We receive hundreds of submissions each reading period, and your work stood out for its vivid scenes and sensory details. Please consider sending us any other stories you may have available for publication. We will look forward to reading more of your work.

Poetry rejections

Standard

2018

Dear First-name,

Thank you for considering Bayou Magazine. Unfortunately, we have decided that your work is not a match for us at this time. Because we receive thousands of submissions each year, we must reject many fine stories and poems. We thank you for the opportunity to read your writing, and we wish you the best in placing it elsewhere.

Sincerely,

The Editors

Higher Tier

Dear --,


Thank you for submitting to Bayou. Although these poems are not a match for us, we admired your writing. We will look forward to reading more of your work.

Sincerely,


The Editors