Harper's

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Prose Rejections

Standard

2019

Dear —,

Thank you for sending us “—.” Unfortunately we're not able to accept it for publication in Harper’s Magazine. Please know that we are able to publish only twelve stories a year, and so must turn down some excellent work. I wish you luck in placing it elsewhere, and all the best with your writing.

Sincerely.

Emily Wang Editorial Assistant

Hello,

Thank you for your submission to Harper’s Magazine. Unfortunately, it’s not quite right for us. We wish you luck in placing it elsewhere and all the best with your writing.

Sincerely,

Emily Wang Editorial Assistant

Dear writer, Thank you for sending your story along, but I'm afraid it's not quite right for Harper's Magazine. Please know that we publish only twelve stories a year and receive hundreds of submissions for each one of those spots; under such circumstances, a "no" should be take to mean "no room" as opposed to "no good." Best of luck placing the story elsewhere, and best of luck with all your writing.

Higher

Thank you for sharing "---" with us. I'm sorry to say, however, that it is not quite right for the magazine. I wish you the best of luck placing this submission elsewhere, and hope to see more of your work in the future.

Sincerely, Ryann Liebenthal Editorial Assistant