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Do any of you have experience with The New York Times, pitching or sending essays into the columns like Modern Love or Lives? Do they only respond if they are interested? Do they just leave you hanging if they're not? In the past, I got a rejection, but it was many years ago and one editor liked what I sent but another one shot it down. Two years ago, I pitched the travel section but never heard back. About a month ago I sent something new into a different section and haven't heard anything. I am hoping some of you have tried with them recently and can say when you heard back and how long it took. Also, how long should I hold off sending my work to another publication?
What I don't get is why they don't just send off quick rejection emails if they are not interested. I understand that they get a lot of stuff, but how hard is it to say yes or no? Why the silent treatment?
What I don't get is why they don't just send off quick rejection emails if they are not interested. I understand that they get a lot of stuff, but how hard is it to say yes or no? Why the silent treatment?