Split Lip
Fiction rejections
Standard
2023
Dear —,
Thank you for sending us "—." While we are grateful to have had the opportunity to read your work, we're sorry to say it isn't a good fit for us at this time. Our submissions queue continues to grow, and we often have to decline many excellent pieces.
Thanks again for trusting us with your work. Best of luck with this piece and all of your writing.
Sincerely,
The Editors
Split Lip Magazine
Higher Tier
2023
Dear —,
Thank you for trusting us with "—." Although it was not selected for our upcoming issue, we've appreciated this opportunity to read it. 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,
Elizabeth De Arcos, Editor
THE CITRON REVIEW
Dear [Name],
Thank you for sending us "[Story]." Though this particular piece is not right for us, we found a lot to admire in your work and invite you to submit again.
Best of luck with this and all of your writing.
Sincerely, Kaitlyn Andrews-Rice Editor-in-Chief Split Lip Magazine
Fall 2019
Thank you for sending us "xxxx." Though this particular piece is not right for us, we found a lot to admire in your work and invite you to submit again.
We love the _____, as well as _____. We'd love to see more work about this topic from you. Sorry we didn't connect this time, but we do sincerely hope that you will consider submitting to our Flash Contest, judged by Bryan Washington. The deadline is October 1.
Best of luck with this and all of your writing.
Sincerely, The Editors
Poetry Rejection
Standard
2021
Dear —,
Thank you for sending us "—." While we are grateful to have had the opportunity to read your work, we're sorry to say it isn't a good fit for us at this time. Our submissions queue continues to grow, and we often have to decline many excellent pieces.
We hope that you are taking good care of yourself and staying healthy during this difficult time.
Thanks again for trusting us with your work. Best of luck with this piece and all of your writing.
Sincerely,
The Editors
Split Lip Magazine
2019
Dear first-name,
Thank you for sending us "[Title]." While we enjoyed reading your work, we're sorry to say it isn't a good fit for us at this time. Our submissions queue continues to grow, and we often have to reject many excellent pieces.
Thanks again for trusting us with your work. Best of luck with this and all of your writing.
Sincerely, The Editors Split Lip Magazine
