Washington Square Review
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Prose rejections
Standard
Thank you for sending us ["title"]. We appreciate the chance to read it. Unfortunately, the piece is not for us.
2019
Dear —,
Thank you for submitting your work to Washington Square. We appreciate the efforts that have gone into this piece. Unfortunately, it is not a fit for our upcoming issue. Please be assured that your story was read thoroughly and given careful consideration by our editorial staff. We wish you the best of luck finding a home for it elsewhere.
Sincerely, The Editors Washington Square Review
Different Tier?
Thank you for submitting your work to Washington Square. We appreciate the efforts that have gone into this piece.
Unfortunately, given the volume of submissions we receive, even quality work often has to be declined. Please be assured that your piece was read thoroughly and given careful consideration by our editorial staff.
Sincerely, The Editors of Washington Square
Higher Tier
Thank you for submitting your story to Washington Square. While this piece was not a right fit for us, we are impressed by your writing.
We hope that you feel encouraged by this note, and will consider sending us more of your work in the future.
Sincerely, The Editors of Washington Square
Poetry rejections
Standard
2011
Dear [Author],
Thank you for sending us your poems. We appreciated the opportunity to read your work; however, your submission was not right for our upcoming issue.
Best of luck in securing publication for your work!
Thanks again,
[---]
Poetry Editors, Washington Square
2019
Dear First Last,
Thank you so much for your interest in Washington Square Review. While these poems do not meet our current editorial needs, we truly appreciated the chance to read them. Please be assured that they were read thoroughly and given careful consideration by our editorial staff. We wish you the best of luck in placing them elsewhere.
Sincerely, The Poetry Editors Washington Square Review
Higher Tier
Text of Higher Tier Rejection