Editors' Code of Ethics
Recognizing that trust between writers and their editors is vital, our editors agreed to abide by the following policy.
Editors will ALWAYS
✓ Respond promptly to service requests from writers
✓ Be clear about what service is to be provided
✓ Treat writers with courtesy in all correspondence
✓ Value writers’ opinions and query in a clear, concise, and respectful way
✓ Be prepared to support and explain editing decisions
✓ Be careful not to introduce any errors into a text
✓ Endeavor to meet agreed deadlines and notify writers as soon as possible if there is to be any delay
✓ Gracefully accept constructive feedback about editorial work
Editors will NEVER
✗ Impose personal literary tastes and sensibilities upon a writer
✗ Put at risk the intellectual property rights or personal data of writers
✗ Discriminate against any writer on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender expression, sexual orientation or preference, age, or physical or mental ability
✗ Make disparaging remarks under any circumstances about any colleague, client, or editing project
The Terms of Service & Privacy Policy for Subscribers includes more information about service standards.
Recognizing that trust between writers and their editors is vital, our editors agreed to abide by the following policy.
Editors will ALWAYS
✓ Respond promptly to service requests from writers
✓ Be clear about what service is to be provided
✓ Treat writers with courtesy in all correspondence
✓ Value writers’ opinions and query in a clear, concise, and respectful way
✓ Be prepared to support and explain editing decisions
✓ Be careful not to introduce any errors into a text
✓ Endeavor to meet agreed deadlines and notify writers as soon as possible if there is to be any delay
✓ Gracefully accept constructive feedback about editorial work
Editors will NEVER
✗ Impose personal literary tastes and sensibilities upon a writer
✗ Put at risk the intellectual property rights or personal data of writers
✗ Discriminate against any writer on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender expression, sexual orientation or preference, age, or physical or mental ability
✗ Make disparaging remarks under any circumstances about any colleague, client, or editing project
The Terms of Service & Privacy Policy for Subscribers includes more information about service standards.