14d • General discussion
📌 A hard truth for editors (from someone who’s been in this game for years)
I’ve been an editor for a long time, and this is a rule I’ve always lived by:
If you’re actually good, you never need to beg.
Even if:
- Someone underpays you
- Someone doesn’t reply fast
- Someone uses your work once and disappears
If you’re good, humble, mature, and reliable, you eventually attract better people.That’s inevitable.
Here’s what I see too often instead:
- Talking about pricing all day
- Chasing clients with “???” messages
- Getting emotional if someone is busy
- Arguing decisions instead of improving output
That’s not professionalism. That’s insecurity.
Another truth editors don’t like to hear:
If you’re really good:
- Clients wait for you
- Clients call you back
- Clients respect your time, even if they’re bigger than you
If you’re not getting that treatment, it’s not bad luck —it’s a signal.
Instead of:
- Crying about fairness
- Arguing after rejection
- Pressuring clients for validation
Do this:
- Improve your skills
- Follow instructions exactly
- Hit deadlines without reminders
- Become someone clients feel safe relying on
Reliability > talent.Discipline > ego.
Good editors don’t chase.They get chosen.
If this feels strict, that’s fine.Not everyone is meant for serious work — and that’s okay.
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📌 A hard truth for editors (from someone who’s been in this game for years)
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