But it hasn't happened (yet?) with clients I work with directly.

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The help team at Reedsy sent me the writer's explanation of why I was wrong.

I sent back a bullet-pointed list of why I was right.

Reedsy's team said, you are definitely right.

I was really grateful to have that buffer. It meant I could be very clear on the issues.

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A2: It did happen to me once, on Reedsy, where the potential client asked Reedsy to ask me to reconsider.

The work in question contained a lot of Christian-based elements. I explained in my "thank you, but no" that I was Jewish and not familiar enough with Christianity to edit the book.

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I completely agree with you, Barbie. In the past I tried to lean on my busy schedule only to have a non-ideal client say they were willing to wait. And no matter how much you cite for a rate, there are non-ideal clients who will be willing to pay and then feel entitled to more from you.

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😱 I don't work for publishers, so I'm not sure what the usual process is (if you talk to the author before you tell the publisher), but I would assume I'd have to inform the publisher either way. This scenario doesn't sound like you can assume best intentions on the author's part.

Q3: You suspect a client you’ve worked with for years has been lying to you about using AI. They deny it, but then it happens: A “Sure, let me answer that for you…” appears in one of their drafts. What do you do?

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A2.2: If they keep pushing and get mean about it, block them. We can be polite but firm and also protect ourselves. #StetChat

You gotta be firm sometimes! #StetChat

Hi Joanie! Thanks for joining us again! #StetChat

I love your business name! #StetChat

Hi Audra! Happy to have you with us. You work on some interesting things! I can only imagine all the polsci and public affairs articles being generated right now. #StetChat

A2: If they're nice and normal and are asking follow-up questions about the type of editing they need or where to look for an editor, I generally engaged.

Just not when it's a straight cis white man whose story is incredibly offensive and I've already politely declined.

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That's a fantastic phrasing, Martha! #StetChat

A2: Depends on the reason. If it's simply a scheduling conflict, the work falls outside the scope of what I offer, or the budget won't work, I'll let them know. If it's a content issue, I'll tell them I don't work on projects that include XYZ. #StetChat

A1: I throw it back to my publisher contact, explain what I found and ask how to proceed. #StetChat This reminds me of something I stumbled upon while researching one of my special interests. I’m still not sure how to deal with it.