Tin House

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Prose Rejections

Standard

2010

Dear Writer,

Thank you for your submission to Tin House. Unfortunately, we must pass at this time. Best of luck placing your work elsewhere.

Sincerely,

Tin House Editors

2011

Dear [first name],

Thank you for sending us "[submission title]." Unfortunately, we must pass at this time.

Best of luck placing your work elsewhere.

Sincerely,

Tin House Editors

Variant for slow reply (2011)

Dear ——,

Thank you for sending us "——." Thank you, also, for your patience in waiting to hear back from us. Unfortunately, we must pass at this time.

Best of luck placing your work elsewhere.

Sincerely,

Tin House Editors