Update docs/editor_tips.md

Co-authored-by: Matthew Feickert <[email protected]>

Author: arfon

docs/editor_tips.md

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 **Manage author responsiveness**
 
-We ask authors to respond to reviewer feedback within 2 weeks and complete requested changes within 4-6 weeks, matching the timeliness we expect from reviewers. If an author hasn't responded after 2 weeks, give them a friendly nudge. If there's no response after 4 weeks without clear communication about delays, warn the author that their paper may be rejected due to lack of engagement and escalate to your Track Editor-in-Chief. This ensures reviewers' time is respected and prevents reviews from stalling indefinitely. 
+We ask authors to respond to reviewer feedback within 2 weeks and complete requested changes within 4-6 weeks, matching the timeliness we expect from reviewers, unless otherwise negotiated with the editor. If an author hasn't responded after 2 weeks, give them a friendly nudge. If there's no response after 4 weeks without clear communication about delays, warn the author that their paper may be rejected due to lack of engagement and escalate to your Track Editor-in-Chief. This ensures reviewers' time is respected and prevents reviews from stalling indefinitely. 
 
 **Check in twice a week**