The Indianola Review

Poetry rejections

Regular

2015

Dear -----,

Thank you for allowing us to read and consider your poetry. Unfortunately, these pieces aren't right for us, which is not indicative of their quality by any means—these things are entirely subjective, as you know.

Thanks again. Best of luck placing your work.

Sincerely, Anthony Frame, Poetry Editor, The Indianola Review

2018

Dear first-name, Thank you so much for your interest in The Indianapolis Review and for trusting us with your work. After careful consideration, we determined this submission was not a fit for our journal at this time; however, we wish you the best of luck in placing these pieces elsewhere. Sincerely, The Indianapolis Review Staff

Higher Tier(?)

2015

Dear —,

Thank you for sending us your poems. We appreciate the chance to read your work. Although these particular pieces aren't right for us, we like your style and would love to see more of your work in the future.

Thanks again. Best of luck placing your work.

Sincerely, Anthony Frame, Poetry Editor, The Indianola Review

Higher Tier (Individualized)

2015

Dear —,

Thank you for sending us your poems and thank you for supporting the journal. We appreciate the chance to read your work. Although these particular pieces aren't right for us, we like your style and would love to see more of your work in the future. However, please wait at least thirty days before submitting again. This allows us to review other writers and keep pace with our backlog.

There was much to admire here, especially in '—' and '—.' We hope to see more from you in the future.

Thanks again. Best of luck placing your work.

Sincerely, Anthony Frame, Poetry Editor, The Indianola Review

Fiction rejections

Standard

Dear —,

Thank you for sending us "—". We appreciate the chance to read it. Unfortunately, the piece isn't right for us, which is not indicative of its quality by any means—these things are entirely subjective, as you know.

Thanks again. Best of luck placing your work.

Sincerely, The Editors The Indianola Review