Delivering the Bad News: How to Reject Pitches Well - The Open Notebook

Many editors dread rejecting pitches, and it’s easy to see it as the end of the road. But recognizing a good idea or a good writer, even if the pitch doesn’t work, can be the first step to finding a new contributor or an award-winning story. Rejecting pitches thoughtfully is one of the most important parts of the editor’s craft.

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