Yale Review

Poetry rejections

Standard

We want to thank you for your kindness in letting us see your work, and regret that we must use this form to let you know that we have not found a place for it in The Yale Review.

(2022) Higher Tier

Dear [author name], Many thanks for submitting your poetry to The Yale Review—and for your patience in waiting for a reply from us. We regret to say that, in the end, we were not able to find a place for these poems in this particularly competitive submission period. However, we found much to admire in your work, and are grateful to have had the opportunity to read it. We especially loved the wide range of voice and tone in these poems. We hope you’ll consider trying us again. With gratitude, The Editors of The Yale Review

Prose rejections

Standard

We want to thank you for your kindness in letting us see your work, and regret that we must use this form to let you know that we have not found a place for it in The Yale Review.

(2013) Higher Tier

Dear [author name], Although we could not find a place for "[title]" in The Yale Review, we want you to know that we gave it a careful reading. Thank you for your patience, and for your interest in the Review. Sincerely, J.D. McClatchy

Higher tier

Dear [author name], Although in the end we could not find a place for your story, "[title]," we want you to know that we gave it a careful reading. Thank you for your interest in the Review. We apologize for the delay in providing this response. Sincerely, J.D. McClatchy

Higher tier-alternate

Dear [author name], Although in the end we could not find a place for "[title]" in The Yale Review, we want you to know that we gave it a careful reading. Thank you for your patience, and for your interest in the Review. Sincerely, J.D. McClatchy (signed with a signature and initials)

Higher tier-alternate 2016

Dear [author name], Although in the end we could not find a place for your story, "[title]," in the Yale Review, we want you to know that we admired it, gave it serious consideration, and are grateful for having seen it. Thank you for your interest in the Review. Sincerely, J.D. McClatchy (signed with a signature and initials)

Higher tier-alternate 2017

Dear [author name], We write with reluctance and gratitude regarding your story, "[title.]" We've read it carefully, but haven't found a place here for it. Thank you for your patience and for your interest in The Yale Review. Sincerely, J.D. McClatchy (signed with a signature and initials)

Higher tier--alternate 2021

Dear [author name], Many thanks for submitting your work to The Yale Review. Although in the end we’re unable to find a place for it, we found much to admire, and are grateful to have had the opportunity to read it. We hope you’ll try us again! Sincerely, Meghan O’Rourke and the Editors