I submitted some articles to a women's magazine and the editor was very enthusiastic saying she loved them etc. She asked me to up the word count on them which I did and then sent them back to her. She replied saying she'd get back to me but it's now been a week and I haven't heard anything. I'd like to submit them elsewhere if she's not going to publish them and I believe I have copyright. I've emailed her asking if she'd still like to publish so was wondering how long to wait before submitting the pieces elsewhere? Thanks.
I agree with Lorraine - particularly the last sentence. If something is time sensitive you could have a problem for your story will lose its vitality. On the other hand, writing 'Time Is Of The Essence' at the top of your piece could draw an editor's attention.
A week in the life of a magazine editor is absolutely nothing. Give her a month, then e-mail. She's not planning on using them in a hurry - possibly some months from now; they work on long time-scales in the magazine world.You really do have to be patient - or withdraw your pieces.