The Fourth River

Unspecified Poetry or Prose rejections

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Dear [name]:

Thank you for the opportunity to read your work. Despite its strength, we don't feel it to be a good fit for The Fourth River at this time.

We take all submitted work seriously and often must decline something because of space requirements or editorial considerations unrelated to the quality of the piece.

Thank you again for thinking of The Fourth River. We wish you the best in finding a good home for your work.

Sincerely,

The Editorial Staff The Fourth River

Poetry rejections

Higher Tier

2019

Dear First Last:

Thank you for sending us "[Title]." Unfortunately we must pass on this work, but hope you are encouraged to know that it made it through our first round of editorial decisions. We admired your writing and would be happy to see more from you in the future.

We wish you the best with your writing, and with finding this work a home.

Sincerely, Sheila Squillante Editor-in-Chief The Fourth River