Cincinnati Review

Established in September 2003, The Cincinnati Review draws together within its pages the finest creative and critical work from across the country. We provide a venue for writers of any background, at any point in their literary careers, to showcase their best writing. Each issue also features a portfolio of artwork from a local or national artist.

Prose rejections

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Dear Writer:

Thank you for the opportunity to consider your work. We've read it with care but have decided not to accept it for publication. Best of luck placing it elsewhere.

Sincerely,

The Editors of Cincinnati Review

Higher Tier

Dear xxx:

Thanks for sending us your submission "title." We didn't feel it was quite right for us, but we found much to admire in your work and hope you'll try us again.

Sincerely,

The Editors of The Cincinnati Review

Poetry rejections

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Dear —:

Thank you for the opportunity to consider your submission "—." We've read it with care but have decided not to accept it for publication, though we wish you the best of luck placing it elsewhere.

Sincerely,

The Editors of The Cincinnati Review