The Citron Review
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Prose rejections
Standard
Dear [Name],
Thank you for trusting us with '[Title].' We will not be publishing this selection of your work, but we've appreciated this opportunity to read it. Being writers too, we understand that the submission process can be quite time-consuming and we're honored that you took the time to read and consider THE CITRON REVIEW as a possible home for your work. We often have to pass on good pieces as we strive to put together a cohesive collection each quarter.
We wish you the best of luck finding the perfect home for this selection.
Sincerely,
JR Walsh, Editor
THE CITRON REVIEW
Higher Tier
Dear —,
Thank you for sending us "—." We appreciate the chance to read your work. While there's a lot to like here, this isn't quite right for The Citron Review. We receive hundreds of submissions per month, so competition is high. While we didn't select your piece, that only means it doesn't work for us in our upcoming issues. We sincerely hope you find a better fit elsewhere.
Because of our publishing backlog, please think of us again after waiting at least a month. We'd really like to see more from you.
Thanks again. Best of luck.
Sincerely,
Heather Luby, Editor
The Citron Review
Higher Tier(?), 2023
Dear [Name],
Thank you for trusting us with "[title]."
It was not selected for our upcoming issue, but we've appreciated this opportunity to read it and hope you'll think of The Citron Review in the future. We'd love to read more from you.
Sincerely,
Angela Brommel, Editor
THE CITRON REVIEW
Higher Tier (2018)
Dear —,
Thank you for trusting us with "—." We appreciate the chance to read your work. While there's a lot to like here, overall this piece doesn't feel like a strong fit for The Citron Review. We hope you find a better fit elsewhere.
Because of our publishing backlog, please think of us again after waiting at least a month. We'd really like to see more from you. Also, we like to invite writers to report our submission response time over at Duotrope.com. If you are so inclined, here is our link: [link]
Poetry rejections
Standard
2020
Dear first-name,
Thank you for considering us with your poetry. This time, we decided on other poems for the winter issue, and we wish you success in placing your work elsewhere. Consider that we receive hundreds of submissions for only a few spots each issue, which means, unfortunately, we have to decline good work. We hope you and yours are well in the new year.
Sincerely,
Eric Steineger
Senior Poetry Editor and Editor of Zest
Higher tier
Dear XX,
Thank you for honoring us with your work. Unfortunately, we are going to pass on your submission at this time, but invite you to submit again in the future.
Sincerely,
XXX Senior Poetry Editor, The Citron Review
2018
Dear first-name,
Thank you for sending us your work. Unfortunately, we are going to pass at this time; we wish you success in placing it elsewhere. Do try us again in the future.
Sincerely,
Eric Steineger Senior Poetry Editor & Managing Editor The Citron Review
2022
Dear first-name,
Thank you for sending your work our way. We appreciate the chance to read it. While there's a lot to like here, it wasn't selected for our most recent issues.
We have been short staffed, and our reading time has been longer than usual. Thank you for your patience with us, and we hope to see your work again.
Sincerely,
Angela Brommel, Editor
THE CITRON REVIEW
2023
Dear —,
Thank you for trusting us with "—."
We will not be publishing "—," but we've appreciated this opportunity to read it and hope you'll think of The Citron Review in the future. We'd love to read more from you.
Being writers too, we understand that the submission process can be quite time-consuming and we're honored that you took the time to consider The Citron Review as a possible home for your work.
Because of our publishing backlog, please think of us again after waiting at least a month.
We wish you the best of luck finding the perfect home for this selection.
Sincerely,
Angela Brommel, Editor
THE CITRON REVIEW
