To whom it may concern, thank you for taking the time to submit your short story to us. We appreciate the time and creativity you have put into your manuscript, but unfortunately it just isn't the right fit for us at this time, so we will have to pass. Best regards, etc.

 

 

To whom it may concern, thank you again for submitting work to us. Whilst your short story shows promise, regretfully it doesn't align with our current publishing needs. We wish you success in placing your manuscript elsewhere. Best regards, etc.

 

 

Dear insert name from file, thank you once more for your short story efforts. Whilst this is not the appropriate genre for our publication, we appreciate the time you took with your submission and the efforts taken to send it in. We wish you success in finding the right home for your future work. Sincerely, etc.

 

 

Dear insert repeatedly contributor name here. We regret to inform you that we are currently overstocked with content and must decline your short story at this time. We sincerely hope you will find success with another publisher who can better encourage your writing. Please find attached a list of alternative publishers who may consider your submissions. Sincerely, etc.

 

 

Dear insert repeatedly contributing submitter name here. We thank you for your fifth writing submission and we will have to pass again, as it unfortunately does not meet our requirements for publication. We hope the previously sent attachment of alternative publishing contacts was useful to you. Sincerely, etc.

 

 

Dear XXXXX, thank you for your short story submission. We encourage you to continue refining your craft and to contact the alternatives that we have provided. All the best with finding new outlets for your writing in the future. Cordially, etc.

 

 

Dear repeat contributor, your admirable determination and dedication is impressive, however our submission office is not looking for these kinds of contributions, and we strongly encourage seeking publication elsewhere?

 

 

Dear XXXXX, whilst we appreciate the effort you have made with your creative writing, we're going to have to draw a line in terms of accepting this kind of work. The level of dedication and detail is admirable, but we're not publishers of extreme slasher-horror fiction, even if it's "based on real life events". Please seek alternative publishing outlets in the future for these kinds of submissions. Thank you, etc. 

 

 

Dear XXXXX. We're sorry, but whilst we appreciate the effort you have put into your work, we do not accept submissions whose main characters are the members of our editorial team. Please refrain from sending your work to this address. Thank you, etc. 

 

 

Dear XXXXX, we're not interested in accepting your work, please remove us from your submissions list. Thank you, Robin (Assistant to Staff Editors).

 

 

Robin, can you please come in early tomorrow? There's a new author who's joined us and I'd love to give them a tour before the day starts. If you can, please drive around to the front of the building and just wait there? In fact, just leave the keys in the car, and come on in - we won't take long. Sincerely, etc.