I recently started submitting short genre pieces, and I just got an acceptance at a nice semi-pro place. But this is my first time getting accepted anywhere, so I have a question.
They sent the contract and said they'd sign it after I emailed it back. So I did. I've heard nothing since--no contract, no acknowledgement that I sent it, nothing. It's been a week.
What should I expect? How long does this usually take? And at what point would you guys check in?
I know every place is different, and I know all these folks are busy. I just don't know when it'd be appropriate to say, "Hi, I'm just checking in and making sure my email wasn't eaten by the spam filter. Is there anything else you need from me?"
They sent the contract and said they'd sign it after I emailed it back. So I did. I've heard nothing since--no contract, no acknowledgement that I sent it, nothing. It's been a week.
What should I expect? How long does this usually take? And at what point would you guys check in?
I know every place is different, and I know all these folks are busy. I just don't know when it'd be appropriate to say, "Hi, I'm just checking in and making sure my email wasn't eaten by the spam filter. Is there anything else you need from me?"
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