Rejectomancy - Page 154

O'Dandelo · 05-01-2012, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by alexshvartsman

Umm.. guys, what's with partially censoring out market names? It's not like you're badmouthing them or anything.

We're starting a new trend, @lex!

WordCount · 05-01-2012, 04:19 AM

Heard back from One Buck Horror regarding my query today.

Is it just me, or does "still awaiting review" sound like they haven't even seen it yet? I know they've been behind lately, but the Duotrope stats are basically 21-44 (with the exception of one personal rejection). I'm at 55 days, so I was expecting something saying "it's being scrutinized."

Yet, nothing of the sort.

defcon6000 · 05-01-2012, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by alexshvartsman

Umm.. guys, what's with partially censoring out market names? It's not like you're badmouthing them or anything.

Well, in my experience, the editors can hear about it thanks to google--damn you google. And since we've been complaining about WP lately...

*tries to not sound like a whiner*

Quote:

Originally Posted by WordCount

Heard back from One Buck Horror regarding my query today.

Is it just me, or does "still awaiting review" sound like they haven't even seen it yet? I know they've been behind lately, but the Duotrope stats are basically 21-44 (with the exception of one personal rejection). I'm at 55 days, so I was expecting something saying "it's being scrutinized."

Yet, nothing of the sort.

Basically, they just want you to sit on your hands and wait. I was told something similar from The Un-uninvited.

Writing: The waiting game.

alexshvartsman · 05-01-2012, 05:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by O'Dandelo

We're starting a new trend, @lex!

I think that might be Lex Luthor's Twitter alias

W.L. Marks · 05-01-2012, 05:31 AM

I lurk on this thread normally, but I had to share this one, because it made me feel so silly for pouting over some of my longer rejections.

My sister just came in the room to tell me that she had received a rejection e-mail. From a market she submitted to in October 2010.

The icing on that horrible slice of cake? It was a form rejection.

At least she didn't even remember that she had submitted!

Marzioli · 05-01-2012, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by W.L. Marks

My sister just came in the room to tell me that she had received a rejection e-mail. From a market she submitted to in October 2010.

Wow! Was it a novel sub or a short story sub?

W.L. Marks · 05-01-2012, 07:26 AM

Pretty sure it was a couple of poems. I guess they were thinking really hard about those few words.

WordCount · 05-01-2012, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by W.L. Marks

Pretty sure it was a couple of poems. I guess they were thinking really hard about those few words.

They were "reading between the lines."

*runs away while the crowd throws tomatoes.

Shadow · 05-01-2012, 04:49 PM

1 day rejection from 42 M*gazine.(edited to be on the safe side)

Quote:

Originally Posted by W.L. Marks

I lurk on this thread normally, but I had to share this one, because it made me feel so silly for pouting over some of my longer rejections.

My sister just came in the room to tell me that she had received a rejection e-mail. From a market she submitted to in October 2010.

The icing on that horrible slice of cake? It was a form rejection.

At least she didn't even remember that she had submitted!

WOW! Almost 2 years with a market, just for a form rejection.

Imagine all the other places she could have sent her writings in the mean time.

to her.

mhaynes · 05-01-2012, 05:23 PM

It took me a couple of minutes to track this back down, but here's a blog post from someone who waited SIX YEARS for a form rejection.

mhaynes · 05-01-2012, 06:29 PM

115-day form R from Nameless.

Marzioli · 05-01-2012, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by mhaynes

115-day form R from Nameless.

Really?!? They're on the move? Is their form the typical, "Thanks, try us again. Good luck," type thing?

mhaynes · 05-01-2012, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Marzioli

Really?!? They're on the move? Is their form the typical, "Thanks, try us again. Good luck," type thing?

Exactly.

sarahthegrey · 05-01-2012, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by mhaynes

It took me a couple of minutes to track this back down, but here's a blog post from someone who waited SIX YEARS for a form rejection.

Gah. Some markets have a disturbing lack of basic respect for writers. It's not like they depend on writers for their product or anything....

I'm endlessly grateful for (1) duotrope and (2) markets like Lightspeed and Coloured Lens who respond all but instantly. Markets who turn over slush at lightning speed will get the pick of the litter in the long run, since everyone will submit there first. Ideally, this will drive the lollygaggers to either pick it up or die off.

faerydancer · 05-01-2012, 10:07 PM

Sorry about the Rs, everyone! Received two in the past few days from ASIM and Buzzy. Onward!

W.L. Marks · 05-02-2012, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by sarahthegrey

I'm endlessly grateful for (1) duotrope and (2) markets like Lightspeed and Coloured Lens who respond all but instantly. Markets who turn over slush at lightning speed will get the pick of the litter in the long run, since everyone will submit there first. Ideally, this will drive the lollygaggers to either pick it up or die off.

I think you're absolutely right about them getting first pick, Sarah. My order of submissions for pro markets is pretty much organized by response time. Clarkesworld and Lightspeed see my work first, then markets that respond in about a month or less, and then it trickles down to the slowpokes. Of course, I dream of fabulous publications like those two accepting my stories, so they'd probably be pretty close to the top positions anyway!

alexshvartsman · 05-02-2012, 04:21 PM

43 days to a round 2 R from DSF. Looks like they're responding to a lot of round 2's this morning, according to Duotrope.

Sai · 05-02-2012, 06:15 PM

Personal rejection from Ideaomancer. Time to see what the folks at The Colored Lens think of it!

mhaynes · 05-02-2012, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexshvartsman

43 days to a round 2 R from DSF. Looks like they're responding to a lot of round 2's this morning, according to Duotrope.

Ugh, sorry to hear about that.

I got a 1-day R from S&S 27 for my submission there. It appears like it might be a higher-tier form. Story has already been resubmitted.

kd1984 · 05-02-2012, 07:45 PM

Sorry to hear about those Rs, everyone.

Hugs!

Waiting patiently for the crickets to cease. Maybe if I eat some of them, I'll get my Rs faster.

All work and no play makes kd a dull girl.

d.thomaswise · 05-02-2012, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kd1984

Sorry to hear about those Rs, everyone.

Hugs!

Waiting patiently for the crickets to cease. Maybe if I eat some of them, I'll get my Rs faster.

All work and no play makes kd a dull girl.

I've tried it. All you end up with is cricket legs between your teeth.

Congrats on the R's everyone; each one is one less to the next acceptance.

mhaynes · 05-02-2012, 11:34 PM

sub-1-day form R from Lightspeed

Sai · 05-03-2012, 12:23 AM

Rejection haiku:

Ah, The Colored Lens,
Your glance swift yet perceptive.
0-day, personal.

Marzioli · 05-03-2012, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sai

Rejection haiku:

Ah, The Colored Lens,
Your glance swift yet perceptive.
0-day, personal.

*finger-snap applause*

fihr · 05-03-2012, 04:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sai

Rejection haiku:

Ah, The Colored Lens,
Your glance swift yet perceptive.
0-day, personal.

Love it. Brilliant. So apt.

Better luck with the next market all the same!

05-01-2012, 04:19 AM	#3827
WordCount You don't have coffee? Go away. Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Smalltown, USA Posts: 697	Heard back from One Buck Horror regarding my query today. Is it just me, or does "still awaiting review" sound like they haven't even seen it yet? I know they've been behind lately, but the Duotrope stats are basically 21-44 (with the exception of one personal rejection). I'm at 55 days, so I was expecting something saying "it's being scrutinized." Yet, nothing of the sort. __________________ Carpe diem, bro. WIPs: Some SF Horror piece--in progress, 1000 words Part of the Job: An Edward Shelton Murder Mystery--editing, proofreading. The works. Here is my latest idea for a project. It's in the works. Any thoughts and comments will be extremely appreciated, whether you tell me it's gold or utter crap. Leave a comment and get a +1.

05-01-2012, 05:23 PM	#3835
mhaynes practical experience, FTW Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 656	It took me a couple of minutes to track this back down, but here's a blog post from someone who waited SIX YEARS for a form rejection. __________________ Flash Fiction Editor, Kazka Press My Overall Publication History. I can be found on Twitter and My Writing Blog Most recent publication: "An Alien Named Tim" (Nature, May 22 2013)

05-01-2012, 06:29 PM	#3836
mhaynes practical experience, FTW Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 656	115-day form R from Nameless. __________________ Flash Fiction Editor, Kazka Press My Overall Publication History. I can be found on Twitter and My Writing Blog Most recent publication: "An Alien Named Tim" (Nature, May 22 2013)

05-01-2012, 10:07 PM	#3840
faerydancer practical experience, FTW Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: So Cal Posts: 595	Sorry about the Rs, everyone! Received two in the past few days from ASIM and Buzzy. Onward! __________________ Brenda Stokes Barron The Digital Inkwell Twitter ----- Little Brother - Bards & Sages Quarterly - January 2012 The Bachorum Principle - Fantastique Unfettered - December 2011 Maribelle Remembers Ice - Niteblade - September 2011

05-02-2012, 04:21 PM	#3842
alexshvartsman Benefactor Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 1,698	43 days to a round 2 R from DSF. Looks like they're responding to a lot of round 2's this morning, according to Duotrope. __________________ Alex Shvartsman Twitter: @AShvartsman Blog: http://www.alexshvartsman.com Bibliography: https://sites.google.com/site/alexsh...nbibliography/

05-01-2012, 05:31 AM	#3830
W.L. Marks practical experience, FTW Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 126	I lurk on this thread normally, but I had to share this one, because it made me feel so silly for pouting over some of my longer rejections. My sister just came in the room to tell me that she had received a rejection e-mail. From a market she submitted to in October 2010. The icing on that horrible slice of cake? It was a form rejection. At least she didn't even remember that she had submitted!

05-01-2012, 07:26 AM	#3832
W.L. Marks practical experience, FTW Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 126	Pretty sure it was a couple of poems. I guess they were thinking really hard about those few words.

05-02-2012, 06:15 PM	#3843
Sai Book lover/Spy Join Date: May 2007 Location: Back home Posts: 2,207	Personal rejection from Ideaomancer. Time to see what the folks at The Colored Lens think of it! __________________ A Year on Saturn <--- My site/blog Absolute Visions now on sale! Kuri-ousity.com The site for manga news and reviews.

05-02-2012, 07:45 PM	#3845
kd1984 practical experience, FTW Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 241	Sorry to hear about those Rs, everyone. Hugs! Waiting patiently for the crickets to cease. Maybe if I eat some of them, I'll get my Rs faster. All work and no play makes kd a dull girl. __________________ Links to my work https://twitter.com/KMDeMeester Tweet Me

05-02-2012, 11:34 PM	#3847
mhaynes practical experience, FTW Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 656	sub-1-day form R from Lightspeed __________________ Flash Fiction Editor, Kazka Press My Overall Publication History. I can be found on Twitter and My Writing Blog Most recent publication: "An Alien Named Tim" (Nature, May 22 2013)

05-03-2012, 12:23 AM	#3848
Sai Book lover/Spy Join Date: May 2007 Location: Back home Posts: 2,207	Rejection haiku: Ah, The Colored Lens, Your glance swift yet perceptive. 0-day, personal. __________________ A Year on Saturn <--- My site/blog Absolute Visions now on sale! Kuri-ousity.com The site for manga news and reviews.

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