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When — and how — to follow up with an editor
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When — and how — to follow up with an editor

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Feb 22, 2024
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It’s simple: 3 to 5, 3 to 5 + deadline.

Okay, maybe not that simple. Well, hmm, actually it’s a lot more complicated and nuanced than that. And it always depends. But hey, it’s a good starting point …?

In all seriousness, following up with an editor after a cold pitch is hard. It can feel intimidating, awkward, overstepping, and just weird. “Hey…

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