Overwhelmed the manuscript, searched the markets, picked up the one who searches for your work and sends it. Lists the application on the tracker page and specifies how long the editor will respond.
So wait for the envelope in the email. And before you know, the response time has come and gone, and there is still no answer. What are you doing now?
First, do not assume that the editor hates the piece and left it alone without knowing it. There are many reasons why an editor takes longer than the usual reading time. Most of these reasons have nothing to do with the submission. Just follow these steps to find out what happened.
1. Wait for the editor to set the time interval within the guidelines and within two weeks. You never know that someone is sick or overwhelmed in their work. Enter the editor for a few more weeks to allow illness, family emergencies and working conditions.
2. After the response time has elapsed, send the editor a request for a receipt request. Be polite and respectful of your affair. Name your name, the address of the submissions when you send it and ask when to respond. Keep in mind that the letter contains a SASE. While some authors call the editor, most editors do not have time to make state requests.
3. If a response is received, wait until the editor says he responds for three days. If you do not receive a response within a week, call the editor. Do not be surprised if you do not get to the editor at first try. Leave a detailed message and make sure your number is correct.
4. If you do not receive a response within a week, call again. Make sure the person is answering the phone, knowing this is the second call and leaving a message for the first time. Be polite and professional; you do not have to be rough at the other end of the phone. If you have to leave the message, do so. But this time you can only allow the next step three days.
5. If you do this, it's time to make hard decisions. At this point, you may find that the editor is sure to ignore it and have two things to do about it. One leaves the lodge there and sees what's happening. The other sends the report to another editor. If you really do not want to work with your current editor, send him a revocation letter.
Now what if the editor says that yes, yes, they have their submissions. What are you doing then?
6. If you say that you are, and you are still considering it, ask him how long to decide? If it takes longer, you must contact or withdraw the submission. 7. If you say you have to search for and will know but will not return to you, give him a week to find. If you have not yet answered, contact or quit your job.
8. If you say you never received it, you can send it a new copy and start the whole process. This is the most difficult step, as it was already waiting for the first submission.
If an editor loses one of the submissions, do not be afraid to try them with another manuscript. But an editor who loses two submissions does not have to re-submit it. Everyone has a bad day, weeks, months, or editors. And these difficult times can result in longer response times. But that does not mean you have to wait for the response to the submission forever. If you continue to be a professional and initiate, your manuscript will not be retained by the editor.
Source by Dawn Arkin