by Joe Wallace

A lot of editors–myself included–write advice columns for writers talking about how you need to keep the editor happy, be dependable, on deadline, and essentially kiss the rings of the keepers of publishing power.

But we rarely write advice for freelancers about what to do when the editor is unreasonable, takes you for granted, or doesn’t respect what it takes to turn in a good piece.

I’m just as guilty as any other editor on both fronts–it’s easy to get caught up in the deadlines, forget what writers go through to get the stories in on time, and do quality work. We just assume stuff.

AND I’m guilty of not writing a lot about how to put an editor back in touch with reality, so here are a few secrets you can use to bring an editor back down to earth:

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