@pdblake congrats on HM. You are getting a good collection of certificates.
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't--you're right."~ Henry Ford
2025 V42: RWC, HM (HM Resubmit), Submitted, Working on draft
2024 V41: RWC (HM Resubmit), HM, RWC, Finalist (RWC Resubmit)
2023 V40: HM, HM, R, HM
2022 V39: SHM, HM, Semi-finalist, HM (HM Resubmit)
2021 V38: ---HM (R Resubmit)
2020 V37: -R--
As expected RWC for me. I already know which comment applies. Failure to launch.
Looking forward to seeing everyone elses
Don't let it get you down. I'm in the same boat with an R, but at least you understand why.
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't--you're right."~ Henry Ford
2025 V42: RWC, HM (HM Resubmit), Submitted, Working on draft
2024 V41: RWC (HM Resubmit), HM, RWC, Finalist (RWC Resubmit)
2023 V40: HM, HM, R, HM
2022 V39: SHM, HM, Semi-finalist, HM (HM Resubmit)
2021 V38: ---HM (R Resubmit)
2020 V37: -R--
RWC for me which was what I was expecting so I'm not too bummed about it
Sorry to hear/read that. Keep writing and try new things.
How'd you know it was an RWC?
I received an R, I think with "Here are the most common reasons:" and a list.
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't--you're right."~ Henry Ford
2025 V42: RWC, HM (HM Resubmit), Submitted, Working on draft
2024 V41: RWC (HM Resubmit), HM, RWC, Finalist (RWC Resubmit)
2023 V40: HM, HM, R, HM
2022 V39: SHM, HM, Semi-finalist, HM (HM Resubmit)
2021 V38: ---HM (R Resubmit)
2020 V37: -R--
I got a thank you for entering your story did not place message from Joni. I sure miss the simple times when I got a solid R.
Hold your chin up high, you're writing and that's a great thing.
Sorry to hear/read on the R.
Keep crafting those tales. 
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't--you're right."~ Henry Ford
2025 V42: RWC, HM (HM Resubmit), Submitted, Working on draft
2024 V41: RWC (HM Resubmit), HM, RWC, Finalist (RWC Resubmit)
2023 V40: HM, HM, R, HM
2022 V39: SHM, HM, Semi-finalist, HM (HM Resubmit)
2021 V38: ---HM (R Resubmit)
2020 V37: -R--
HM for my Q1 story. Yay, I broke my Q1 RWC curse...
Congrats on the HM.
I'm glad to see you discovered even curses can be broken with determination and a good tale.
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't--you're right."~ Henry Ford
2025 V42: RWC, HM (HM Resubmit), Submitted, Working on draft
2024 V41: RWC (HM Resubmit), HM, RWC, Finalist (RWC Resubmit)
2023 V40: HM, HM, R, HM
2022 V39: SHM, HM, Semi-finalist, HM (HM Resubmit)
2021 V38: ---HM (R Resubmit)
2020 V37: -R--
Third submission is in! "Third time's a charm" is an immutable axiom that guarantees a win on your third attempt, right? I choose to believe so.
Looks like the third sub is NOT a guaranteed win. I’ll have to reevaluate my science on that.
The upcoming Q2 sub marks my one-year anniversary of subbing here. Looking forward to seeing what the road ahead holds!
Congrats on the HM and hitting the anniversary mark. Keep up the good work.
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't--you're right."~ Henry Ford
2025 V42: RWC, HM (HM Resubmit), Submitted, Working on draft
2024 V41: RWC (HM Resubmit), HM, RWC, Finalist (RWC Resubmit)
2023 V40: HM, HM, R, HM
2022 V39: SHM, HM, Semi-finalist, HM (HM Resubmit)
2021 V38: ---HM (R Resubmit)
2020 V37: -R--
@pmg - Sorry to read about the R.
Submit away. WotF is only one market and your story may find a warm, comfy home someplace else.
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't--you're right."~ Henry Ford
2025 V42: RWC, HM (HM Resubmit), Submitted, Working on draft
2024 V41: RWC (HM Resubmit), HM, RWC, Finalist (RWC Resubmit)
2023 V40: HM, HM, R, HM
2022 V39: SHM, HM, Semi-finalist, HM (HM Resubmit)
2021 V38: ---HM (R Resubmit)
2020 V37: -R--
Congrats
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't--you're right."~ Henry Ford
2025 V42: RWC, HM (HM Resubmit), Submitted, Working on draft
2024 V41: RWC (HM Resubmit), HM, RWC, Finalist (RWC Resubmit)
2023 V40: HM, HM, R, HM
2022 V39: SHM, HM, Semi-finalist, HM (HM Resubmit)
2021 V38: ---HM (R Resubmit)
2020 V37: -R--
@kz_richards Congrats. You're getting a good collection of certificates.
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't--you're right."~ Henry Ford
2025 V42: RWC, HM (HM Resubmit), Submitted, Working on draft
2024 V41: RWC (HM Resubmit), HM, RWC, Finalist (RWC Resubmit)
2023 V40: HM, HM, R, HM
2022 V39: SHM, HM, Semi-finalist, HM (HM Resubmit)
2021 V38: ---HM (R Resubmit)
2020 V37: -R--
Hang in there. Brush it off and write a new story.
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't--you're right."~ Henry Ford
2025 V42: RWC, HM (HM Resubmit), Submitted, Working on draft
2024 V41: RWC (HM Resubmit), HM, RWC, Finalist (RWC Resubmit)
2023 V40: HM, HM, R, HM
2022 V39: SHM, HM, Semi-finalist, HM (HM Resubmit)
2021 V38: ---HM (R Resubmit)
2020 V37: -R--
SHM woot woot!
Awesome news. Congrats.
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't--you're right."~ Henry Ford
2025 V42: RWC, HM (HM Resubmit), Submitted, Working on draft
2024 V41: RWC (HM Resubmit), HM, RWC, Finalist (RWC Resubmit)
2023 V40: HM, HM, R, HM
2022 V39: SHM, HM, Semi-finalist, HM (HM Resubmit)
2021 V38: ---HM (R Resubmit)
2020 V37: -R--
SHM 😁 now on to finishing my next submission and continuing with the baby step progression. Congrats to everyone who entered!
Great news. Congrats.
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't--you're right."~ Henry Ford
2025 V42: RWC, HM (HM Resubmit), Submitted, Working on draft
2024 V41: RWC (HM Resubmit), HM, RWC, Finalist (RWC Resubmit)
2023 V40: HM, HM, R, HM
2022 V39: SHM, HM, Semi-finalist, HM (HM Resubmit)
2021 V38: ---HM (R Resubmit)
2020 V37: -R--
This was going to be my final rewrite of one of my earlier stories ... I thought I tightened up and clarified the story, but it looks like I was right to be concerned.
I know it hurts, sorry to hear/read.
I've been told to stop editing old stories and write new stuff.
I'm going to follow that advice and Q1 is my last resubmit.
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't--you're right."~ Henry Ford
2025 V42: RWC, HM (HM Resubmit), Submitted, Working on draft
2024 V41: RWC (HM Resubmit), HM, RWC, Finalist (RWC Resubmit)
2023 V40: HM, HM, R, HM
2022 V39: SHM, HM, Semi-finalist, HM (HM Resubmit)
2021 V38: ---HM (R Resubmit)
2020 V37: -R--
I know it hurts, sorry to hear/read.
I've been told to stop editing old stories and write new stuff.
I'm going to follow that advice and Q1 is my last resubmit.
Yeah. Maybe we should form a resubmission support group to keep us from relapsing.
V38: HM, R, R, HM
V39: RWC, HM, RWC, HM
V40: RWC, HM, SHM, R
V41: R, RWC, R, R
V42: RWC, RWC, WIP
@kz_richards congratulations
Small steps add up to miles.
5 R, 5 RWC, 7 HM, 1 SHM
"Amore For Life" in After the Gold Rush Third Flatiron Anthology
"Freedom’s Song” in Troubadour and Space Princesses LTUE Anthology
"Experimenting with the Dance of Death" in Love is Complicated LUW Romance Anthology.
@tiinag congratulations
Small steps add up to miles.
5 R, 5 RWC, 7 HM, 1 SHM
"Amore For Life" in After the Gold Rush Third Flatiron Anthology
"Freedom’s Song” in Troubadour and Space Princesses LTUE Anthology
"Experimenting with the Dance of Death" in Love is Complicated LUW Romance Anthology.
@laselby awesome
Small steps add up to miles.
5 R, 5 RWC, 7 HM, 1 SHM
"Amore For Life" in After the Gold Rush Third Flatiron Anthology
"Freedom’s Song” in Troubadour and Space Princesses LTUE Anthology
"Experimenting with the Dance of Death" in Love is Complicated LUW Romance Anthology.
How'd you know it was an RWC?
I received an R, I think with "Here are the most common reasons:" and a list.
@toddjones you actually got an RWC. The list of common reasons is the "with comments" part of the RWC
V39: -- / SHM / SHM / RWC
V40: HM / SHM / SHM / SHM
V41: RWC / HM / SHM / --
V42: -- / SHM / P / WIP
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Have winners been announced? Only someone has logged an acceptance on Grinder.
R:6 RWC:1 HM:9 SHM:3
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Have winners been announced? Only someone has logged an acceptance on Grinder.
I've seen people list non-finalist certificates as low as honorable mention as accepted there. Not my definition of the term, but whatever....
V38: HM, R, R, HM
V39: RWC, HM, RWC, HM
V40: RWC, HM, SHM, R
V41: R, RWC, R, R
V42: RWC, RWC, WIP
I noticed that as well. I don't think winners have been announced yet. There were also some 'personal' rejections. What level of rejection would be considered a personal rejection?
Write without fear.
Edit without mercy.
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V38 1Q NA 2Q SHM 3Q R 4Q HM
V39 1Q NA 2Q SHM 3Q HM 4Q RWC
V40 1Q SHM 2Q SHM 3Q SHM 4Q HM
V41 1Q TBD
What level of rejection would be considered a personal rejection?
Someone conceivably could have earned a semi-finalist position and logged that in anticipation of the critique that will follow.
V38: HM, R, R, HM
V39: RWC, HM, RWC, HM
V40: RWC, HM, SHM, R
V41: R, RWC, R, R
V42: RWC, RWC, WIP
@toddjones Thanks! You’ve got quite a collection yourself. Now if we could just trade them in for a win one of these days…
V39: - - - HM
V40: SHM, HM, SHM, HM
V41: HM, SHM, SHM, F
V42: DQ, HM, P
Stories published in Triangulation: Hospitium, Neo-opsis Science Fiction Magazine, Flash Fiction Magazine, and others.
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@chwalter Given how many there are, I think some people count HM or SHM as personalized rejections. Personally, I count those as form rejections and would only consider SF feedback personal.
V39: - - - HM
V40: SHM, HM, SHM, HM
V41: HM, SHM, SHM, F
V42: DQ, HM, P
Stories published in Triangulation: Hospitium, Neo-opsis Science Fiction Magazine, Flash Fiction Magazine, and others.
https://kzrichards.com
@pdblake This person has logged acceptances in other quarters, too, even though they didn’t win.
V39: - - - HM
V40: SHM, HM, SHM, HM
V41: HM, SHM, SHM, F
V42: DQ, HM, P
Stories published in Triangulation: Hospitium, Neo-opsis Science Fiction Magazine, Flash Fiction Magazine, and others.
https://kzrichards.com
@sandy I think only semi finalists get feedback. So anything else is just a form.
R:6 RWC:1 HM:9 SHM:3
My Blog
Small Gods and Little Demons - Parsec Issue #10
@kz_richards how very odd. Maybe someone can make a character out of them. It's all grist for the mill 
R:6 RWC:1 HM:9 SHM:3
My Blog
Small Gods and Little Demons - Parsec Issue #10
@chwalter Given how many there are, I think some people count HM or SHM as personalized rejections. Personally, I count those as form rejections and would only consider SF feedback personal.
I agree. HM, SHM and SF are rejections. They are form rejections, but someone read through them enough times (could be slush and higher) to grade them. Kind-of a gray area and I could lean toward the side of higher than form rejection.
SF gets personal feedback and can't be resubmitted so that is firmly in the personalized rejection.
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't--you're right."~ Henry Ford
2025 V42: RWC, HM (HM Resubmit), Submitted, Working on draft
2024 V41: RWC (HM Resubmit), HM, RWC, Finalist (RWC Resubmit)
2023 V40: HM, HM, R, HM
2022 V39: SHM, HM, Semi-finalist, HM (HM Resubmit)
2021 V38: ---HM (R Resubmit)
2020 V37: -R--
I count anything above a straight rejection as personal. A RWC is a form letter yes, but not everyone gets those, so that's personal. An HM means you made it past the first round. That's personal, IMHO.
Preston Dennett
HM x 12
F x 1
Winner, 2nd place, Q1, Volume 35
42 stories published! (and counting!)
Congratulations and Commiserations to all! I kinda miss that anticipation cycle some days. 
If anyone has an RWC they're stumped on, I am happy to take a look and see if anything stands out to me.
V34: R,HM,R
V35: HM,R,R,HM
V36: R,HM,HM,SHM
V37: HM,SF,SHM,SHM
V38: (P)F, SHM, F, F
V39: SHM, SHM, HM, SHM
Published Finalist Volume 38
Pro’d out Q4V39
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