choosing public requests

[katemcbride]

As a new writer here,I would appreciate your advice re. the following:
Will I submit articles near the deadline to avoid missing topics I can research and write about?
Alternatively,will I submit articles for public request when the deadline is longer to allow time for the article to be edited and approved?

[Celeste Stewart]

Oops, in moving this topic from the Customers Q&A section to this one, I accidentally deleted Antonia's response. I believe she suggested to do both because even if the request expires, your article will still be put into the general pool. (Sorry Antonia, I clicked the wrong button. . .)

[Antonia]

No worries Celeste! Yes, that's exactly what I'd suggested - doing both.

[katemcbride]

Thank you Celeste and Antonia for your replies. That is what I will do then so if I come back to writing for CC-need to get an issue about inconsistent editing addressed first.
In the meantime, I will stay on the forum as part of the learning curve but do my freelance work elsewhere.
I will look out for what both of you are posting on here as well . I am new to freelance writing. it is worthwhile to take the time to learn from those with more experience