Rejectomancy - Page 175

Sai · 06-20-2012, 06:46 AM

39 day from Flash Fiction Online. I figured it was a long shot (it's horror and they take horror with a lot of caveats) but at 39 days I was starting to think it had a chance.

zanzjan · 06-20-2012, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marzioli

I guess there truly is no method to the madness

Either that or they're messing with us.

Project Deadlight · 06-20-2012, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marzioli

47 days?

You been out that long? I'd be slightly excited if I were you. The R I had had a note about encouraging more submissions which has not been on any previous R I have received from the post- CV Apex.

Project Deadlight · 06-20-2012, 02:13 PM

If there was a monthly award for Rejections... "'I've been trying to think of exactly why I'm rejecting it so I could tell you, but it's very difficult to give a reason. Everything about it is strong."

From the Clrd Lens.

Sai · 06-20-2012, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Project Deadlight

If there was a monthly award for Rejections... "'I've been trying to think of exactly why I'm rejecting it so I could tell you, but it's very difficult to give a reason. Everything about it is strong."

From the Clrd Lens.

That is a nice one. I've got rejections similar to that, where the editor only has nice things to say before "...but overall it didn't quite work for me."

33-day form rejection from One Buck Horror here.

Eliza C · 06-20-2012, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Project Deadlight

If there was a monthly award for Rejections... "'I've been trying to think of exactly why I'm rejecting it so I could tell you, but it's very difficult to give a reason. Everything about it is strong."

From the Clrd Lens.

oh - ack - that would be frustrating to get. Encouraging regarding the story, but what a frustrating publication miss!
Well, at least you know the story isn't flawed anywhere...

Project Deadlight · 06-20-2012, 08:05 PM

It's been one of those months really. Much better than a month of forms... although there have been a few of those this week. American Scholar and Cam Obs the latest, at least the latter didn't make me wait 133 days this time.

mhaynes · 06-20-2012, 08:52 PM

3-day form from Clarkesworld.

Marzioli · 06-20-2012, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Project Deadlight

You been out that long? .

No, I was wondering if that was you, or if you were the 24 days.

alexshvartsman · 06-21-2012, 01:42 AM

Here's a funny rejection story for you guys:

Some time ago I run across a submission call for an anthology where I have a story that seems like a perfect fit. The only problem is, they want 2000+ words and it's only 1000 words.

So I query the editor, and the editor says: "sure, send it over, I'll take a look, though it would be a very tough sell at that length."

I'm OK with that and I send it over. A week or two later I meet the editor at BaltiCon and thank them for letting me submit a flash. They say: "Sure, you're welcome, happy to take a look, but haven;t had a chance yet."

A month or so later (aka today) I get the following rejection from them:

"Thank you for sending your story. Unfortunately, it is not long enough to fit our guidelines."

I don't mind it if they don't like the story, or don't think it's strong enough to accept at present length... but if that's the SOLE reason it was rejected, then why allow me to submit it in the first place?

defcon6000 · 06-21-2012, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexshvartsman

I don't mind it if they don't like the story, or don't think it's strong enough to accept at present length... but if that's the SOLE reason it was rejected, then why allow me to submit it in the first place?

That's a bummer.

It might not have been the main editor who rejected it, but instead, a slush reader who wasn't aware that you'd queried about length.

Marzioli · 06-21-2012, 01:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexshvartsman

I don't mind it if they don't like the story, or don't think it's strong enough to accept at present length... but if that's the SOLE reason it was rejected, then why allow me to submit it in the first place?

Is this a market that offered a flat rate per story, regardless of size? I'm just trying to make sense of this response, but I can't! That's amusing on some level, but mostly frustrating to hear. And it wasn't even my story! I empathize.

Also, 72-day from Lore. I'm at least glad I didn't get flushed with the initial 60-day blokes, and held out a little longer. Different form than the standard rejection wiki, but I suspect just as standard.

alexshvartsman · 06-21-2012, 03:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marzioli

Is this a market that offered a flat rate per story, regardless of size? I'm just trying to make sense of this response, but I can't! That's amusing on some level, but mostly frustrating to hear. And it wasn't even my story! I empathize.

Also, 72-day from Lore. I'm at least glad I didn't get flushed with the initial 60-day blokes, and held out a little longer. Different form than the standard rejection wiki, but I suspect just as standard.

The market is too small to have slush readers. The response came from the editor directly.

They do pay a flat rate per story, but I offered to take a lower rate in the query letter, to accommodate for its length.

The story I sent is 1000 words. Their minimum is 2000. Perhaps I should have sent this story, plus one picture.

defcon6000 · 06-21-2012, 03:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexshvartsman

The story I sent is 1000 words. Their minimum is 2000. Perhaps I should have sent this story, plus one picture.

Or sent them two stories.

Well, their loss.

Eliza C · 06-21-2012, 05:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexshvartsman

The story I sent is 1000 words. Their minimum is 2000. Perhaps I should have sent this story, plus one picture.

Ha!

Aggy B. · 06-21-2012, 08:50 PM

And, to balance out my good news, a 1 day rejection from Lightspeed for "The Ant Thief."

Marzioli · 06-21-2012, 09:46 PM

Got an R from Futuredaze. Unlike the violent first submission I tried with them, they actually complimented the story this time, but said it didn't fit their intended theme.

mhaynes · 06-21-2012, 09:57 PM

3 day form R from ASIM. 36 day form R from Nashville Review. (Latter was a longshot, but didn't seem 100% out of the question after poking around the stories on their site. I can finally send this one off to AHMM and see if I get a pleasant surprise next March or not.)

mhaynes · 06-22-2012, 05:04 AM

12-day form R from F&SF

W.L. Marks · 06-22-2012, 05:11 AM

Standard 2-day form from Clarkesworld.

alexshvartsman · 06-22-2012, 08:17 AM

Submission statistics from the first 100 subs at UFO, for those who like to play Rejectomancy:

http://alexshvartsman.com/2012/06/21...stics-and-art/

The rato of real submissions/rejections compared to what's reported on Duotrope is very close to what I expected.

Eliza C · 06-22-2012, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexshvartsman

Submission statistics from the first 100 subs at UFO, for those who like to play Rejectomancy:

http://alexshvartsman.com/2012/06/21...stics-and-art/

The rato of real submissions/rejections compared to what's reported on Duotrope is very close to what I expected.

Well, that made my day

Wow, 100 stories in 17 days! Impressive that you're keeping your response time so low.

Marzioli · 06-22-2012, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexshvartsman

The rato of real submissions/rejections compared to what's reported on Duotrope is very close to what I expected.

I data entered my results. I would have done sooner, but I didn't realize you had a listing on Duotrope yet!

akaSylvia · 06-22-2012, 01:34 PM

Interesting to watch the submission process from both sides.

Still no word although I did chase one story and had it confirmed that it arrived.

To be honest, most of my submissions aren't past due, it's just that the ones that ARE also happen to be my favourites.

*sits on hands* *refreshes*

Marzioli · 06-23-2012, 02:11 AM

F&SF R at 15 days.

06-20-2012, 06:46 AM	#4351
Sai Book lover/Spy Join Date: May 2007 Location: Back home Posts: 2,183	39 day from Flash Fiction Online. I figured it was a long shot (it's horror and they take horror with a lot of caveats) but at 39 days I was starting to think it had a chance. __________________ A Year on Saturn <--- My site/blog Absolute Visions now on sale! Kuri-ousity.com The site for manga news and reviews.

06-20-2012, 08:52 PM	#4358
mhaynes practical experience, FTW Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 653	3-day form from Clarkesworld. __________________ My Overall Publication History. I can be found on Twitter and My Writing Blog Most recent publication: "Back to School" (Plasma Frequency, February 2013)

06-21-2012, 01:42 AM	#4360
alexshvartsman Benefactor Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 1,680	Here's a funny rejection story for you guys: Some time ago I run across a submission call for an anthology where I have a story that seems like a perfect fit. The only problem is, they want 2000+ words and it's only 1000 words. So I query the editor, and the editor says: "sure, send it over, I'll take a look, though it would be a very tough sell at that length." I'm OK with that and I send it over. A week or two later I meet the editor at BaltiCon and thank them for letting me submit a flash. They say: "Sure, you're welcome, happy to take a look, but haven;t had a chance yet." A month or so later (aka today) I get the following rejection from them: "Thank you for sending your story. Unfortunately, it is not long enough to fit our guidelines." I don't mind it if they don't like the story, or don't think it's strong enough to accept at present length... but if that's the SOLE reason it was rejected, then why allow me to submit it in the first place? __________________ Alex Shvartsman Twitter: @AShvartsman Blog: http://www.alexshvartsman.com Bibliography: https://sites.google.com/site/alexsh...nbibliography/

06-21-2012, 08:50 PM	#4366
Aggy B. not as sweet as you think Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: in a chilly place Posts: 5,920	And, to balance out my good news, a 1 day rejection from Lightspeed for "The Ant Thief." __________________ _________ A.G.C. In-Progress: Miranda Shade and the Hell-heads - YA Southern Gothic Thingbreaker - Steampunk The Gear'd Heart - NA Steampunk (QUERIES SENT - 102, PARTIAL REQUESTS - 3, FULL REQUESTS - 4, REJECTIONS - 59) A.G. Carpenter : updated 3.30.13 @Aggy_C : mostly updates on what I'm writing/eating/cleaning

06-21-2012, 09:46 PM	#4367
Marzioli Could be worse! Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 876	Got an R from Futuredaze. Unlike the violent first submission I tried with them, they actually complimented the story this time, but said it didn't fit their intended theme. __________________ Recent sales: "Burning Men" @ Penumbra eMag ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Will Work for Platitudes

06-20-2012, 02:13 PM	#4354
Project Deadlight practical experience, FTW Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: The Midlands, UK Posts: 598	If there was a monthly award for Rejections... "'I've been trying to think of exactly why I'm rejecting it so I could tell you, but it's very difficult to give a reason. Everything about it is strong." From the Clrd Lens.

06-20-2012, 08:05 PM	#4357
Project Deadlight practical experience, FTW Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: The Midlands, UK Posts: 598	It's been one of those months really. Much better than a month of forms... although there have been a few of those this week. American Scholar and Cam Obs the latest, at least the latter didn't make me wait 133 days this time.

06-21-2012, 09:57 PM	#4368
mhaynes practical experience, FTW Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 653	3 day form R from ASIM. 36 day form R from Nashville Review. (Latter was a longshot, but didn't seem 100% out of the question after poking around the stories on their site. I can finally send this one off to AHMM and see if I get a pleasant surprise next March or not.) __________________ My Overall Publication History. I can be found on Twitter and My Writing Blog Most recent publication: "Back to School" (Plasma Frequency, February 2013)

06-22-2012, 05:04 AM	#4369
mhaynes practical experience, FTW Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 653	12-day form R from F&SF __________________ My Overall Publication History. I can be found on Twitter and My Writing Blog Most recent publication: "Back to School" (Plasma Frequency, February 2013)

06-22-2012, 05:11 AM	#4370
W.L. Marks practical experience, FTW Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 126	Standard 2-day form from Clarkesworld.

06-22-2012, 08:17 AM	#4371
alexshvartsman Benefactor Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 1,680	Submission statistics from the first 100 subs at UFO, for those who like to play Rejectomancy: http://alexshvartsman.com/2012/06/21...stics-and-art/ The rato of real submissions/rejections compared to what's reported on Duotrope is very close to what I expected. __________________ Alex Shvartsman Twitter: @AShvartsman Blog: http://www.alexshvartsman.com Bibliography: https://sites.google.com/site/alexsh...nbibliography/

06-22-2012, 01:34 PM	#4374
akaSylvia Doesn't Bite Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Malaga, Spain Posts: 190	Interesting to watch the submission process from both sides. Still no word although I did chase one story and had it confirmed that it arrived. To be honest, most of my submissions aren't past due, it's just that the ones that ARE also happen to be my favourites. sits on hands refreshes

06-23-2012, 02:11 AM	#4375
Marzioli Could be worse! Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 876	F&SF R at 15 days. __________________ Recent sales: "Burning Men" @ Penumbra eMag ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Will Work for Platitudes

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