tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7956176634474051220.post8230506158161865206..comments2023-08-23T01:12:35.906-07:00Comments on Dollars and Deadlines: Five Things Your Editor Would Love to HearAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12518158232642872324noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7956176634474051220.post-69236105854907550182011-02-07T16:39:56.729-08:002011-02-07T16:39:56.729-08:00Great list. I, too, have used "No problem&quo...Great list. I, too, have used "No problem" and the editor was thrilled. I get the feeling that many writers forget these professional courtesies.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7956176634474051220.post-63262407902841061572011-02-07T15:39:33.378-08:002011-02-07T15:39:33.378-08:00If an editor wants changes I always say "no p...If an editor wants changes I always say "no problem" no matter what the changes are. And it is no problem for me - having the relationship is very important to me. Once in a while what I write, despite changes, doesn't fit what the editor is looking for - or their requirements have changed for one reason or another. <br /><br /> I always tell them I am so sorry this doesn't fit their needs - empathy goes a long way in maintaining client relationships.Sue Roupphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14730575512668254629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7956176634474051220.post-83559527072159835642011-02-07T09:25:20.897-08:002011-02-07T09:25:20.897-08:00Jan, I like yours too. I also say, "My pleasu...Jan, I like yours too. I also say, "My pleasure" quite a bit. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12518158232642872324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7956176634474051220.post-78007849868866422032011-02-07T09:19:16.324-08:002011-02-07T09:19:16.324-08:00Love these! The one I use the most is this: "...Love these! The one I use the most is this: "I'd be happy to." I mean it. And clients love it. :)Jan O'Danielhttp://www.thediversifiedwriter.comnoreply@blogger.com