Rejections

09/01/25 - 09/30/25

“Dear Sunday,

Thank you so much for taking the time to submit your work to XXX but unfortunately we do not have a place for it in this issue. We had hundreds of submissions this round, which is a great problem to have but unfortunately makes us have to reject a lot of work. We appreciate you thinking of us in the pursuit to home your work and we wish you the best of luck.

Sincerely,

XXX”

My Thoughts: just keep swimming, just keep swimming

“Dear Sunday Dutro,

We’re sorry to say that your story, “Power”, was not selected for publication in our “XXX” issue.

Please do not consider this to be a reflection on your writing, as we received hundreds of submissions and had to make many hard decisions regarding the composition of the issue.

Thanks for thinking of us as a home for your work,

Sincerely,

The Editors, XXX”

My Thoughts: This may be one of the gentlest rejection letters I’ve ever received. A lovely form.

“Sunday Dutro:

While we are grateful for the opportunity to read your poems and appreciate your interest in our journal, these were not a good fit for us at this time.

We wish you the best in finding a home for these pieces and invite you to submit your work again in the future!

Sincerely,
XXX
Managing Editor”

My Thoughts: another form, another day.

“Thank you for your submission to XXX. Although we must decline your submission at this time, we appreciated the chance to consider it. We hope you’ll consider submitting more of your work to XXX when submissions open again next year.

Sincerely,

XXX”

My Thoughts: Another day, another rejection LOL

“Dear Sunday,

Thank you for sharing “Power.” Unfortunately, we’ve decided that this submission isn’t quite right for us. We wish you the best of luck placing it elsewhere. Thanks again for thinking of us and sending your work to XXX.

Sincerely,

XXX”

My Thoughts: Some of these are so blah. Sigh.