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I sent a short story off to Interzone and I got rejected by post within 72 hours. That's the same time it used to take Mike to write a Hawkmoon book.
All I got was a form letter the size of a small envelope saying.
Many thanks for sending us your story. It has been read and considered very carefully (HAH! I sent it off on Tuesday, it obviouslly arrived Wednsday and they sent the rejection off the same day.) but I'm sorry to say we won't be offering you an acceptance this time. Next time might be different, so please keep trying! Your submissions will always be welcome. Don't forget that it is always helpful to read the magazine(s) to get a feel for what we publish-this will give a huge advantage over those writers who don't.
So, brief rejection, but mostly saying 'We thought your story sucked after possibly reading two pages, but please buy our publications regardless.'
A friend looked at my story, pointed out some flaws. She advised to make the first few pages more snappier and maybe try a magazine such as 'Asimov's'. I've considered trying American magazines because there are actually a number of them to consider.
This was months back...I'm better now.
All I got was a form letter the size of a small envelope saying.
Many thanks for sending us your story. It has been read and considered very carefully (HAH! I sent it off on Tuesday, it obviouslly arrived Wednsday and they sent the rejection off the same day.) but I'm sorry to say we won't be offering you an acceptance this time. Next time might be different, so please keep trying! Your submissions will always be welcome. Don't forget that it is always helpful to read the magazine(s) to get a feel for what we publish-this will give a huge advantage over those writers who don't.
A friend looked at my story, pointed out some flaws. She advised to make the first few pages more snappier and maybe try a magazine such as 'Asimov's'. I've considered trying American magazines because there are actually a number of them to consider.
This was months back...I'm better now.
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