Swamp pink

Formerly known as Crazyhorse, swamp pink publishes fiction, poetry, and nonfiction on a semi-monthly basis.

swamp pink's aim is to continue publishing exceptional work from writers at all stages of their careers. We are particularly interested in submissions from writers of color and writers from marginalized and underrepresented communities. And yes, we pay our contributors.

Prose Rejections

Standard

2023

Dear Submitter,

Thank you for sending us your story. While we're unable to accept it for publication, we appreciated the opportunity to read your work and hope you will try us again.

Many thanks,

The Eds.

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Standard

2023

Dear [First name],

Thank you for sending us [story]. While we're unable to accept it for publication, we appreciated the opportunity to read your work.

Many thanks,

The Eds.

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Higher Tier?

2023

Dear [First name],

Thank you for sending us [story]. While we're unable to accept it for publication, we appreciated the opportunity to read your work and hope you'll try us again.

Many thanks,

The Eds.

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Higher Tier

2023

Dear [First Last],

Thank you for sending "Dawn Delivery." While we're unable to accept it for publication, we admire your work and hope you'll send more in the future.

Many thanks,

The Eds.

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Dear [first name],

Thank you for submitting your work. While we're unable to accept this piece for publication, we appreciated the opportunity to read your fiction and hope you'll try us again in the future.

Many thanks, The Eds. swamp pink

Higher Tier

2024

Dear Submitter,

Thank you for sending us your poems and giving us the opportunity to read your work.

While are unable to accept your work at this time, we hope you'll take heart in knowing it came close.

Please send us more to consider in the future.

Wishing you all the best with your writing,

The Eds.

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