The Pinch

Poetry Submission

2011

Standard

Dear [Author],

Thank you for sending us "---". We appreciated the chance to read it. Unfortunately, this piece is not right for us at this time.

Thanks again and best wishes.

Sincerely, [---] The Pinch Journal

Fiction Submission

Standard

2021

Dear [Author],

We appreciate your interest in The Pinch. Thank you for sending us [Title]. Unfortunately, we are unable to publish your work at this time.

We're aware that writing is hard work, and that these letters do not reflect the time and care put into your submission. Nevertheless, we thank you for thinking of us, and we wish you the best of luck placing your work.

Best wishes, Moriah McStay The Pinch Journal

2015

Higher Tier

Dear [Author],

Thank you for sending us '_ _ _.' Our staff enjoyed reading this piece and it prompted much discussion in our office. I'm sorry to say we have ultimately decided not to take it. However, the editorial staff and I want to emphasize how much we appreciated the opportunity to read this piece. I hope you'll send us more of your work for consideration in the future.

Best wishes, [---] The Pinch Journal

2018 Nonfiction Thank you for sending us "xxxx." Although we appreciate your interest in The Pinch, we are unable to publish your work at this time.

We're aware that writing is hard work, and that often these letters do not reflect the time and care put into your submission. Nonetheless, we thank you for thinking of us, and we wish you the best of luck placing your work in the future.

Best wishes,