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What to do when a co‑author repeatedly delays completing their assigned manu...
Collaboration
Manuscript writing collaboration can get blocked if one co‑author keeps postponing their writing tasks. Continuous delay threatens planned submission timeline. What practical steps can lead author take to resolve this blocking situation?
Qiang Xia, Qiang Huang and 94 others4 Comments-
Have calm private conversation to understand underlying reasons for their delay.
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Negotiate concrete firm intermediate mini‑deadlines for their remaining parts.
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Discuss consequences to manuscript submission timeline openly with that co‑author.
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As last resort revisit authorship eligibility if deliverables keep failing to materialise.
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