The American Journal of Poetry
Standard
2019
Dear first-name, We're sorry to say we didn’t find something in this particular submission to fit just right for our forthcoming issue. This is not a reflection on the quality of your writing. Our tastes, admittedly, are quirky. Thanks so much for your kind support and for thinking of us at The American Journal of Poetry. Very kind wishes—Robert Nazarene, founding editor & James Wilson, senior editor
Somewhere in between?
Dear <name>, I’m sorry I didn’t find something here to fit just right for us. I wish I had. It’s always “hit & miss”, merely the editor’s opinion for his review—and importantly, no reflection on the quality of your work. Thank you very much for your kind support. My best to you for great success in all your creative writing endeavors.
Kind regards— Robert Nazarene, editor
2020
Dear first-name, We have reviewed your submission and were unable to agree on something to fit just right for our forthcoming issue. This is in no way a reflection on the quality of your writing. Our tastes, admittedly, are quirky. Thank you so much for your kind support and for thinking of us at The American Journal of Poetry. Very kind wishes—Robert Nazarene, founding editor & James Wilson, senior editor
Tiered
Dear writer,
I’m sorry to say no on this particular submission but I admire the Ingenuity employed here and your skilled use of imagery. I wish you all the best in your creative writing endeavors. Thank you for letting me see your work and for your kind support. Yours Respectfully-Robert Nazarene, ed.
