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Post by HDSimplicityy on Sept 22, 2021 22:27:50 GMT -6
I contribute here and there to a non-profit organizations' website's video games section. Its freelance, not paid, for a cool cause - all of which I am just fine with - and gets readers for my writing. The waiting period for editors vary, so much that either I am simply too impatient and need to relax, or I have to remind myself they do this voluntarily. Editors have other full time careers, day jobs, spouses, families, other articles to work on, or other stuff to publish. What is a general rule of thumb for checking in on any editor of an org./client without pestering them about edits, drafts, and progress? I do it every few weeks, or every few days... usually weeks. |
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Post by Alatariel on Sept 28, 2021 15:48:19 GMT -6
I contribute here and there to a non-profit organizations' website's video games section. Its freelance, not paid, for a cool cause - all of which I am just fine with - and gets readers for my writing. The waiting period for editors vary, so much that either I am simply too impatient and need to relax, or I have to remind myself they do this voluntarily. Editors have other full time careers, day jobs, spouses, families, other articles to work on, or other stuff to publish. What is a general rule of thumb for checking in on any editor of an org./client without pestering them about edits, drafts, and progress? I do it every few weeks, or every few days... usually weeks. Do they have a completion date? Or is it more like "complete this when you can"? I find that giving a date that projects need to be done by is really helpful, even if it's a few weeks out it gives you both a clear expectation of when work should be done. |
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Post by HDSimplicityy on Sept 28, 2021 20:03:41 GMT -6
I contribute here and there to a non-profit organizations' website's video games section. Its freelance, not paid, for a cool cause - all of which I am just fine with - and gets readers for my writing. The waiting period for editors vary, so much that either I am simply too impatient and need to relax, or I have to remind myself they do this voluntarily. Editors have other full time careers, day jobs, spouses, families, other articles to work on, or other stuff to publish. What is a general rule of thumb for checking in on any editor of an org./client without pestering them about edits, drafts, and progress? I do it every few weeks, or every few days... usually weeks. Do they have a completion date? Or is it more like "complete this when you can"? I find that giving a date that projects need to be done by is really helpful, even if it's a few weeks out it gives you both a clear expectation of when work should be done. Oh sure. That happens with most assignments, though, not every one. Its that articles can be pushed waaayyy out just due to other factors.
One of the editors said he isn't bugged when I ask about what I wrote for him. Another I know manages a number of activities and her nursing career. So I give them both time. They work on other projects also. Its just annoying when a project is taking so long it makes me wonder why exactly is making it take that long?
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Post by RAVENEYE on Sept 29, 2021 17:29:31 GMT -6
I spent a good half-hour looking for tips on this, but I couldn't find the info in the books where I thought I'd read it.  If you're under contract with an editor, there ought to be open communication between the two of you -- so that you have established how much is too much. Will they update you frequently, as they ought, with progress reports? Do they expect you to just sit tight until the job is done--with the clear understanding of what the deadline is? Assuming the same applies in your non-contract situation. If you're unsure, it's probably best to ask the editor point-blank. "How often can I contact you asking about progress or with questions? Once the job is done, can I contact you for follow-up sessions?" Some editors charge for follow-up sessions since they eat into their time with other clients. But since you're working with volunteers, that at least won't be an issue. Point is, since every human is different, some editors will be more tolerant of frequent pokes than others. Me? I'd advise you to cool your jets and wait for my next progress report, which would be sent every week or two. If you don't hear from me in longer than that, assume something is wrong and email me. But that's just me. That's why it's probably good to ask the editor(s) you're working with. |
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Post by HDSimplicityy on Sept 29, 2021 20:44:47 GMT -6
I spent a good half-hour looking for tips on this, but I couldn't find the info in the books where I thought I'd read it. If you're under contract with an editor, there ought to be open communication between the two of you -- so that you have established how much is too much. Will they update you frequently, as they ought, with progress reports? Do they expect you to just sit tight until the job is done--with the clear understanding of what the deadline is? Assuming the same applies in your non-contract situation. If you're unsure, it's probably best to ask the editor point-blank. "How often can I contact you asking about progress or with questions? Once the job is done, can I contact you for follow-up sessions?" Some editors charge for follow-up sessions since they eat into their time with other clients. But since you're working with volunteers, that at least won't be an issue. Point is, since every human is different, some editors will be more tolerant of frequent pokes than others. Me? I'd advise you to cool your jets and wait for my next progress report, which would be sent every week or two. If you don't hear from me in longer than that, assume something is wrong and email me. But that's just me. That's why it's probably good to ask the editor(s) you're working with. ' I have. One of them did tell me he isnt bugged, but just got busy, and was sorry. One other is fine with me asking. Another doesn't answer it directly, even with direct questioning. I assume she just doesn't want to answer and would rather answer anything else. Even if we talk to one another in more public channels.
No contracts. Pitch when we have inspiration, when we are asked, basically. Its part of a community I am in online, so nothing super strict. Its good practice, exposure, and a ministry I like.
Cool my jets. Check in later. Mhm.
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Post by RAVENEYE on Sept 30, 2021 10:17:26 GMT -6
I spent a good half-hour looking for tips on this, but I couldn't find the info in the books where I thought I'd read it. If you're under contract with an editor, there ought to be open communication between the two of you -- so that you have established how much is too much. Will they update you frequently, as they ought, with progress reports? Do they expect you to just sit tight until the job is done--with the clear understanding of what the deadline is? Assuming the same applies in your non-contract situation. If you're unsure, it's probably best to ask the editor point-blank. "How often can I contact you asking about progress or with questions? Once the job is done, can I contact you for follow-up sessions?" Some editors charge for follow-up sessions since they eat into their time with other clients. But since you're working with volunteers, that at least won't be an issue. Point is, since every human is different, some editors will be more tolerant of frequent pokes than others. Me? I'd advise you to cool your jets and wait for my next progress report, which would be sent every week or two. If you don't hear from me in longer than that, assume something is wrong and email me. But that's just me. That's why it's probably good to ask the editor(s) you're working with. ' I have. One of them did tell me he isnt bugged, but just got busy, and was sorry. One other is fine with me asking. Another doesn't answer it directly, even with direct questioning. I assume she just doesn't want to answer and would rather answer anything else. Even if we talk to one another in more public channels.
No contracts. Pitch when we have inspiration, when we are asked, basically. Its part of a community I am in online, so nothing super strict. Its good practice, exposure, and a ministry I like.
Cool my jets. Check in later. Mhm.
Oh, right, so way more casual than I had thought. I'm guessing that does change the atmosphere and motivation of the editors a bit. Without a contract, I can see how they might get to feeling that there's no rush and leave you wondering a bit too long. Yeah, in that instance, I'd probably hit them up every two or three weeks or so, just so they don't forget about you among all the other stuff on their plates. I'm actually interested in knowing what this community is. Would be cool to have some places where I could build a longer editing portfolio. |
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Post by HDSimplicityy on Sept 30, 2021 13:37:25 GMT -6
I have. One of them did tell me he isnt bugged, but just got busy, and was sorry. One other is fine with me asking. Another doesn't answer it directly, even with direct questioning. I assume she just doesn't want to answer and would rather answer anything else. Even if we talk to one another in more public channels.
No contracts. Pitch when we have inspiration, when we are asked, basically. Its part of a community I am in online, so nothing super strict. Its good practice, exposure, and a ministry I like.
Cool my jets. Check in later. Mhm.
Oh, right, so way more casual than I had thought. I'm guessing that does change the atmosphere and motivation of the editors a bit. Without a contract, I can see how they might get to feeling that there's no rush and leave you wondering a bit too long. Yeah, in that instance, I'd probably hit them up every two or three weeks or so, just so they don't forget about you among all the other stuff on their plates. I'm actually interested in knowing what this community is. Would be cool to have some places where I could build a longer editing portfolio. Wow. Actually surprised you do! They probably would love having another editor. I like them. Its not a common community you see online or in person. They have unique angles on popular culture for their articles, podcasts, radio shows. Love Thy Nerd is the name. They have a Facebook community page, one for writers, a Discord server (and a new one for writers/editors), and a main website: lovethynerd.com/ I have two published articles for them so far. Honestly they have solid writers and thoughtful analysis. Grr... At this temp job, my phone has poor mobile network quality, so I cant paste the FB page. But the website worked. |
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Post by RAVENEYE on Oct 1, 2021 9:41:29 GMT -6
Oh, right, so way more casual than I had thought. I'm guessing that does change the atmosphere and motivation of the editors a bit. Without a contract, I can see how they might get to feeling that there's no rush and leave you wondering a bit too long. Yeah, in that instance, I'd probably hit them up every two or three weeks or so, just so they don't forget about you among all the other stuff on their plates. I'm actually interested in knowing what this community is. Would be cool to have some places where I could build a longer editing portfolio. Wow. Actually surprised you do! They probably would love having another editor. I like them. Its not a common community you see online or in person. They have unique angles on popular culture for their articles, podcasts, radio shows. Love Thy Nerd is the name. They have a Facebook community page, one for writers, a Discord server (and a new one for writers/editors), and a main website: lovethynerd.com/ I have two published articles for them so far. Honestly they have solid writers and thoughtful analysis. Grr... At this temp job, my phone has poor mobile network quality, so I cant paste the FB page. But the website worked. Oh awesome! I'll take a look and see if something I can sink my teeth into. |
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Post by HDSimplicityy on Oct 28, 2021 21:45:22 GMT -6
@raveneye Have you gotten to connect with LoveThyNerd at all yet?
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You add them to your profile as you do them around the forum.
