Dear L.,
Thank you for the opportunity to read “XXXXXXXXX.” Unfortunately, your story isn’t quite what we’re looking for right now. In the past, we’ve provided detailed feedback on our rejections, but I’m afraid that due to time considerations, we’re no longer able to offer that service. I appreciate your interest in Clarkesworld Magazine and hope that you’ll keep us in mind in the future.
Take care,
Neil Clarke
Publisher/Editor Clarkesworld Magazine
Clarkesworld is probably the most exclusive market for short fiction. I’ve had nearly twenty rejections from them alone. Keep up the subbing!
Thanks for the confidence. Yeah…like .04% acceptance rate or something. Always gotta start at the tippy-top, though. I’ll keep on chugging. My goal is to W1S1 every week until I’m 40. I think, with that level of perseverance, I might make a sale. Someday.