The Offing
Standard rejection
2015 & 2022
Hi,
Thanks so much for submitting to The Offing; we truly appreciate it. Unfortunately, we don't have enough staff to offer individual critiques, but please know that a department editor did review your work with thought and care. This piece isn't right for us, but we hope it finds an excellent home elsewhere — and we wish great success with your writing.
Warmly,
The Offing Editors
Tiered rejection
2019
Hi there, and thank you so much for submitting to The Offing — we're truly grateful for your interest and support.
Please know that a department editor reviewed your work with thought and care, and while this particular piece doesn't work for us right now, we admire what you're up to, and would be happy to consider work from you in the future. For real.
2021
Hi there [first name],
Thanks so much for submitting your work, [title], to The Offing. We're truly grateful for your interest and support.
Unfortunately, we don't have enough staff to offer individual critiques on submissions, but please know that our staff reviewed your work with thought and care; while this particular piece doesn't work for us, we'd be happy to consider submissions from you in the future.
Warmly,
The Offing Editors