Acceptance Pending Revision Assignment
 
Assignment: For this assignment, each team will choose a submission they would like to see revised by the contributor before publication. With assistance of the submissions editor, the copy editor will write an "acceptance pending revision" letter to the contributor requesting the desired revision(s).
 
Keep in mind communication with the contributor will vary with the situation. For example, an author may have further questions, or they may not respond at all. Carry out the correspondence as appropriate, but only the first letter is required for this assignment.
   
Letter: The letter should clearly establish all expectations from the editing group. This means you should:

  -Explain in detail what changes you want made.
  -Articulate why you want the change.
  -Make the consequences for non-revision clear i.e. "We will not publish this piece without revision"
  -Tell the contributor how you want to receive the revised version (Attached in a reply? New submission?)
 
Tips: Remember your audience. The contributors may be sensitive regarding judgment of their "babies." Pay close attention to your tone in the letter in order to maintain a friendly relationship with your authors and artists. Consider starting the letter by saying what you like about the work. Thank them for submitting. Make it as easy as possible for them to do what you want.