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It's been a slow week, but I'm finally under 300. As of now, 290 in the queue.

I'm at 192 now, from a submission on 11 August.

Got the rejection this morning. At least it was quick. First rejection on this story, so at least I have a couple of other markets in mind, and I did get the invite to submit again.

Eeek. I'm at 132 in the queue. Any moment now.

I'm still at 60 O.O

As expected, I got mine this morning. Personalized, with an invite to sub again the next round.

Filigree and QoS

Ginger, according to an editor in my crit group, that's a good sign! Means you're probably being held for further review. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.

Here's hoping for good luck, Ginger! I'm not too put out: this was an extreme long shot, and I have other markets in mind. I just have to go through my submissions list and make sure I don't send the story to markets that rejected previous versions.

TAMaxwell said:

Filigree and QoS

Ginger, according to an editor in my crit group, that's a good sign! Means you're probably being held for further review. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.

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And now I'm at 49. So, still in the running? Thanks!

Filigree said:

Here's hoping for good luck, Ginger! I'm not too put out: this was an extreme long shot, and I have other markets in mind. I just have to go through my submissions list and make sure I don't send the story to markets that rejected previous versions.

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I'm not holding my breath either, but there is a blessing/curse in being able to see where one is. That so many rejections people are reporting are personal rejections is pretty cool, in my opinion. Still R's, but we know how that goes....

Before my recordkeeping was better, I accidentally resubbed some stories (after edits). Form rejections each time anyway, so I'm not sure anybody noticed.

Just discovered this thread, exactly what my obsessive mind needs!

I've been holding tight for quite a while in the 40's. I also have been assuming it's for a 2nd read. Every time I check I don't know whether to be frustrated or relieved that the number still hasn't moved.

If Charlie uses the same approach as last time, he'll read through all the subs first, setting aside a number for second reads. Then he'll winnow that smaller pile down to the 15 or so he can buy. I did read on his Twitter that he's aiming to be completely done by the end of the month.

And I'm out. He said it was beautifully written but he didn't know enough about the central character to connect with it (story was a fantasy based around the childhood of Russian mathematician Sofia Kovalevskaya).

Oh well. Always next time.

Rejected this morning. Form.

Sage, Mytherea, and OJCade

I got mine a few days ago. However it was a very nice rejection with the request to submit something again soon.

Good luck to those who haven't had a response yet.

Latest report (from about half an hour ago) is that he has 10 more subs to read for the first round.

Where are you all getting this information on what # you are and all that?

I'm afraid I deleted my rejection clearing out my spam box or something because I haven't heard anything after I submitted.

Got it! I had to search my inbox to find that id#

I'm #31 and "In progress".

CheG said:

Got it! I had to search my inbox to find that id#

I'm #31 and "In progress".

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Then you made it through the first round. Congrats!

Got mine a few days ago. The request to send more may be a standard sentence.

Well I got a very kind and very long rejection today I probably shouldn't be so happy, but Mr. Finlay liked the story- not enough to accept it, but I'm really glad to get such a personal rejection from such a prestigious magazine.

Huh...I really thought I updated this yesterday/last night. Guess the Interweb ate it.

I got my rejection yesterday evening, personalized and quite nice. I'll definitely submit again, and figure out where else to send this story.