Lots of helpful information in this piece. The same thing happens in book publishing. In that rapidly evolving climate, editors come and go. New editors not only scrap a project signed by a predecessor but sometimes demand that financial advances be returned. Even if you negotiate a kill-fee in advance, the new book editor may use the excuse that your work is substandard. Trust me. It happens.

Your piece is an important reminder to protect yourself and your work, regardless of the medium.

Although you didn't mention it, per se, your article reminds writers to regard all projects as time-sensitive. Not only because what looked fresh in March may seem stale in September after months of hard work. But because editorial departments are a constantly revolving door. Best to beat a deadline whenever possible to ensure that the editor who assigned the project is still on the job when you deliver it. Thanks for writing this.