Q – After getting a go-ahead from
an editor to submit an article, how soon will the editor expect to
receive it?
A – Actually, if
the go-ahead comes as a result of a query, that query should have
indicated whether or not the article was finished, or how long it
would take you to complete it. If no such estimate was given, then it
will depend on the type of article. If it deals with a timely
subject, the turn around time will be fairly short, because it needs
to get out while the topic is still hot. If it is a piece that
requires a lot of research or a number of interviews, the editor will
understand that it will take longer than the typical article. If the
editor needs it by a certain time, or a specific issue, he will
likely indicate that. If the editor provides a contract for the
particular article, the contract will likely indicate a deadline. If
so, be sure you meet it, or it's possible it will never be published.
If no deadline has been given, you can give the editor an estimate on
your completion time and ask if that is acceptable. Just be sure not
to agree to a deadline you know you can't realistically meet.
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