How do I mention this

[darrtwish]

I am writing a cover letter for a short story submission, the piece has already been looked at by another magazine, but I have not heard from this magazine in well over six months. How should I bring this up in my cover letter?

[CaroGirl]

I am writing a cover letter for a short story submission, the piece has already been looked at by another magazine, but I have not heard from this magazine in well over six months. How should I bring this up in my cover letter?
IMO, you shouldn't. If you haven't heard from a magazine in six months, assume rejection and move forward.

[DeleyanLee]

"I'd really like to marry you, but I think I should tell you that I've already proposed to fourteen other women...."

There are some things you're really much better off not telling people. How often you've been rejected is one of them.

[DemiChippings]

I gotta agree with everyone else, if it were a week since you sent it off to another magazine you should mention it but 6 months is enough time to assume rejection, mentally stick your tongue at the magazine, and send it off with no need to mention it.

[jannawrites]

Yup. Since it's a short story sub, I'd follow the above advice. Good luck!

[kct webber]

I'm with everyone else. Don't bring it up.

[darrtwish]

Thanks.