4 Things Editors Do To Drive Their Writers Nuts

If you’ve ever spent time as an editor, you likely have several ways for freelance writers to get on your bad side. But before you start adding to the comments, let’s be fair. There are plenty of things magazine and newspaper staffers do to damage the writer-editor relationship, as well.

Case in point? Not responding to emails.
“We know that editors are incredibly busy, but take the time to let freelancers know that you got their stuff,” suggests Apryl Motley, a Maryland-based communications consultant.

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