Rejection #1 (Retroactive)

My first rejection was fairly recent (early August) so I am adding it as the beginning of my 100 Rejections Project.

This one was very swiftly received from Clarkesworld. Form letter sent within a few days of submission. Choosing Clarkesworld for your first submission is akin to jumping into a whirlpool to learn to swim. You might succeed, but the chances aren’t in your favor.