Dear [Writer's First Name]: We regret that we are unable to use the enclosed material. Many of your images, however, are quite beautiful. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to consider it. Sincerely, The Editors
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Thank you for sending us "Title". We appreciate the chance to read it. Unfortunately, the piece is not for us. Thanks again. Best of luck with this. Sincerely, Kara Ferguson, Midnight Screaming for your dark fiction addiction.
Writer - "Title of Story" was close; we have finally decided to pass this time. Foundling Review editors are glad that you considered us as a potential market for your work. We ask that you please wait at least a month before re-submitting. Regards, Assoc. Editor, Foundling Review NOTE: We're on Facebook; do take the time to connect.
Dear [First name Last name]: Thank you for sending us "Title of piece". We rely on submissions like yours since a good portion of what we publish comes to us unsolicited. Unfortunately, we can't find a place for this piece in our next few issues. But please feel free to submit again in the future as our tastes and needs continuously change. Thanks again for your efforts and letting us see your work. Sincerely, Chelsea Hogue, McSweeney's Quarterly Concern
