Cimarron Review

"We are interested in any strong writing of a literary variety, but are especially partial to fiction in the modern realist tradition and poetry that engages the reader through a distinctive voice—be it lyric, narrative, etc."

Prose Rejections

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Dear [Name]:

Our editors read your submission, but decided not to accept it for publication. We wish you luck placing your manuscript elsewhere, and thank you for your interest in Cimarron Review.

Sincerely, The Editors

Poetry Rejections

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Our editors have carefully read your submission but feel it does not suit the journal's needs at this time. We wish you luck placing your manuscript elsewhere, and thank you for thinking of the Cimarron Review.

All Best, Associate Editors

Our editors considered your work, but finally decided not to accept it for publication. Sorry we don't have better news this time; thanks, in any case, for your interest in the Cimarron Review. Associate Editor

2022

Thank you for sending your work to us. Our editors enjoyed your submission but decided not to accept it for publication. This does not necessarily reflect the quality of your work, more it just isn't what we're looking for right now. We wish you luck placing your writing elsewhere. Thank you for your interest in Cimarron Review.

Possible Higher Tier

Our editors read your work with interest, but finally decided not to accept it for publication.

We hope that you will continue to send us your work.

Sincerely, The Editors of Cimarron Review