The MacGuffin

Prose Rejections

Standard

2011

Thank you for submitting “[title]” to The MacGuffin. Although we are unable to publish your work at this time, we thank you for the opportunity to review it.

The MacGuffin has a thorough and vigorous reading process. With the large number of submissions we receive, the editorial process can be quite lengthy. Please know that your work is important to us and has been given careful consideration.

We appreciate your interest in The MacGuffin and hope you will submit again. We wish you all the best in your writing endeavors.

Sincerely,

Elizabeth Kircos Fiction/Non-Fiction Editor

Poetry Rejections

Standard

2019

Dear first-name,

Thanks for submitting your poetry to The MacGuffin. While our editors have decided to pass on this one, we’re grateful for the opportunity to review your work.

We appreciate your interest in The MacGuffin and hope that you will submit again. We wish you all the best in your writing endeavors.

Sincerely,

Gordon Krupsky Managing Editor The MacGuffin

Higher tier

2023

Dear first-name,

Thanks for submitting your poetry to The MacGuffin. While our editors have decided to pass on this selection, we’re grateful for the opportunity to review your work.

Our staff discussed this submission at length and asked me to reach out and let you know that they hope to see more from you in the future. We wish you all the best in your writing endeavors.

Sincerely,

Gordon Krupsky Managing Editor The MacGuffin