I know I said that I would not post about any more rejection letters, but I this is just too nice to pass up!
"Dear Dr. Nowaczyk:
I am writing to you concerning your article #
CMAJ-13-1184 entitled "Dr Bluebeard." which you submitted to the
CMAJ.
Thank you for giving CMAJ the opportunity to review your work. The
piece shows a lot of potential: there's some fine imagery and good dialogue. But
overall, I thought it would benefit from more revising. In particular, I didn't
think the fairy-tale-esque format at the start fit in with the contemporary
short story-type ending. I also felt the scene where the mother appears was too
abrupt (and not entirely credible) and the ending didn't feel earned to me (more
details needed perhaps). I don't usually offer detailed feedback, but I do think
you show talent. And though I regret that we were unable to select this story
for publication, I hope that we will be able to give you a favourable response
on a future piece.
Sincerely yours,
Barbara Sibbald
Editor,
News and Humanities, CMAJ"
With a rejection letter like that there is only one thing to do! Write!!!
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