LETTERS 
November 23, 2009 by The Rebel Yell
DEAR EDITOR,
I am writing to address my concern and frustration over the lack of response by the editor(s) of the Vagus Nerve. In early October (before the deadline) I submitted two short stories and two paintings for consideration. I waited a month, and then sent a short follow-up letter. No response. I sent another follow-up letter two weeks later. No response. While I understand that the process of screening submissions takes time (I am a published author, with my most recent novel having sold 2,500 copies in its first quarter), the seeming disregard I have received from the Vagus Nerve editor(s) is rather disconcerting.
As an undergraduate transfer to UNLV, my submissions to the Vagus Nerve were representations of my pride in being a UNLV Rebel and my dedication as a growing writer. I expected a certain level of courtesy when I sent in my submission; it only takes a moment to reply to an e-mail, even if it is to state that the editing team is still in the reviewing process. I’m not new to rejection (it’s part of being a writer and an artist), but every professional agency and company I’ve submitted to has had at least the decency to respond to my submissions. Was I wrong to expect the same level of professionalism from a student-run publication?
L. Lane, Writer, Artist, and Proud UNLV Rebel
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Could you be any more self-congratulatory? How is the quantity of your ‘novel’ sold relevant to a response by the Nerve? I’m sure you’re an atrocious imitation of a writer and fully deserve the Nerve’s neglect.
Wow… KM, who spit in your cherrios?
The point is that the Nerve should be more professional and respond to submissions, especially if it hopes to ever be more than just another average student run publication. I think we can all agree with that.