McSweeney's said:Hello,
My name is Kristina Kearns and I am writing you as the new Executive Director at McSweeney's.
I know it's been quite some time since you've received word from us about your Quarterly submission, and I want to apologize for that. Our staff is quite small and the Quarterly was on a long (too long!) hiatus.
I am excited to announce that we sent our 49th issue to press and subscribers will receive their copy in the next six weeks.
We'll also reopen our submissions very, very soon!
Please note that you will soon receive a rejection notice for your former submission. We highly encourage you to resubmit in April if you are still interested.
Please do expect a wait time of 4-6 weeks while we get back up to speed.
Thank you so much for your interest in McSweeney's! I hope to hear more from you soon.
With kind regards,
Kristina Kearns
Executive & Editorial Director
McSweeney's said:Hello again,
Because so many have already asked, please allow me to clarify:
The impending rejection is merely an administrative necessity to re-open submissions and allow those still interested to submit again (or submit a newer piece) in April. It is in no way an indication of merit or interest in the piece. I do apologize if that was unclear.
Please feel free to ask more questions. We're deeply interested in reading your work!
Hope this helps,
I sent them a story first week of September 2014, that is two and a half years ago. Tonight, I
I don't know whether to laugh or cry. Two years and six months only to find out my submission wasn't read at all.
So, at least now the OP knows they will be re-opening to submissions in April.
Which generates the obvious question: Why would anybody want to waste time submitting anything to them?
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McSweeney's said:Hello! Hopefully you've received two previous emails from our new Executive Director regarding this administrative-only rejection.
We are happy to announce that the Quarterly is back after a very long hiatus, and submissions will reopen in April.
Due to the extended period time since you've submitted, we are clearing the deck and encouraging you to submit this piece again (or another piece if you prefer).
Submission readings will begin in mid-April and it may take 4-6 weeks to receive a response. Our apologies in advance - we're only four people!
Ever yours,
the McSweeney's crew