Summary
The Editing Team, consisting of working parents volunteering their time without compensation, is managing a publication and requesting patience from contributors due to the time it takes to review, publish, and add writers.
Abstract
The Editing Team at this publication, which includes Burk, Kristina God, and an unnamed third editor, are all working parents who juggle their editorial duties without pay. They strive to maintain the quality of the publication, but the process of reviewing and publishing submissions, as well as adding new writers, can take several days to a few weeks. The team asks for understanding and patience from contributors, emphasizing that their work is done on a voluntary basis during their limited spare time. Additionally, they request that authors refrain from editing their stories post-submission, as this disrupts the publishing schedule and requires re-scheduling, which further complicates the editorial process.
Opinions
- The Editing Team values the time and effort required to manage the publication and expects contributors to recognize the voluntary nature of their work.
- They stress the importance of following the submission guidelines, particularly the instruction to avoid editing stories after submission, to ensure a smooth editorial process.
- The editors believe in giving each story its due visibility by adhering to a publishing schedule that allows for "top-of-the-feed" exposure for every contributor.
- They express a need for consideration from authors, asking them to be mindful of the editors' time constraints and the challenges of balancing editorial duties with parenting and other professional responsibilities.
