Awww. (Not the kind I want more of.)

[richlayers]

From Goblin Fruit


Dear Rachel Ayers,

Thank you very much for your submission, as well as your kind words about our 'zine; it makes us very happy to know you're enjoying it.

Unfortunately, we've decided not to accept this poem. While we enjoyed it very much, we felt it could benefit from some further tightening and pruning to make it more effective. We wish you the best of luck with placing it elsewhere, and would like to suggest that you try it with Erzebet YellowBoy of Cabinet Des Fees.

We look forward to seeing more from you,

Sincerely,

Amal El-Mohtar and Jessica P. Wick

Comments

[ladytairngire.livejournal.com]

well,damn. That's a great rejection. It's personalized, it compliments your work, explains why they rejected it, and EVEN offers suggestions on where else you might place it. I don't think you can get a better rejection...

[richlayers.livejournal.com]

Yeah, it's not bad as far as they go.

[king-laugh.livejournal.com]

That's a good one. Be encouraged by it, not deflated! This is your "Nearly there" flag!
Keep at it!