The New Yorker

Prose Rejections

Standard

2010

We regret that we are unable to use the enclosed material. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to consider it.

Tiered

2011

We're sorry to say that this manuscript is not right for us, in spite of its evident merit. Unfortunately, we are receiving so many submissions that it is impossible for us to reply more specifically. We thank you for the chance to consider your work.

Tiered

Dear [writer's first name],

We're sorry to say that this manuscript is not right for us, in spite of its evident merit. The story progresses nicely and the relationship between the couple was really honest and moving. Unfortunately, we are receiving so many submissions that it is impossible for us to reply more specifically. We thank you for the chance to consider your work.

The Editors