I received a good rejection from Harper's today for my story Cowboys of My Heart: the 6-DVD Boxset. The form letter itself isn't anything big, but the handwritten P.S. makes me feel good about my life:
HARPER'S
MAGAZINE
________________________________________________________________
September 27, 2006
Dear Sir or Madam,
Your manuscript was given careful consideration my a member of our editorial staff, but we regret to say that Harper's Magazine is unable to use it.
There is no graceful was to return your manuscript with a form letter; we hope you understand that the great number of stories we receive makes it impossible for us to thank you personally for your submission.
We appreciate your submission, however, and hope you have success placing it elsewhere.
Sincerely,
Some name I can't make out
Editorial Assistant
The story is very enjoyable. Good luck placing it in another publication.
Your manuscript was given careful consideration my a member of our editorial staff, but we regret to say that Harper's Magazine is unable to use it.
There is no graceful was to return your manuscript with a form letter; we hope you understand that the great number of stories we receive makes it impossible for us to thank you personally for your submission.
We appreciate your submission, however, and hope you have success placing it elsewhere.
Sincerely,
Some name I can't make out
Editorial Assistant
The story is very enjoyable. Good luck placing it in another publication.