Rejection slip to a Publisher

Those of us who practice the unpredictable art of writing are more than familiar with the rejection slip – some of them carefully constructed to let you down in the most gentle way; others written by a robot programmed with an auto pen. Fellow blogger Kathy-Diane Leveille presented this example from an anonymous author …

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Dear Publisher,

Thank you for your rejection of my short story “Rain” dated October 22. After careful consideration, I regret to inform you that I am unable to accept your refusal to publish my short story at this time.

This year I have been particularly fortunate in receiving an unusually large number of rejection letters. With such a varied and promising field of candidates it is impossible for me to accept all refusals.

Despite your literary magazines outstanding qualifications and previous experience in rejecting submissions, I find that your rejection isn’t quite right for my needs at this time. Therefore, “Rain” will be published in your next edition. Please keep in mind that this is a subjective process and that my opinion does not reflect the opinion of all writers.

Best of luck in rejecting future submissions.

Sincerely,
Writer Extraordinaire