We argued previously that a soft deadline for submissions is better than a hard deadline. Now we’re going to argue the opposite: that a hard deadline can be preferable to a soft deadline. Continue reading Why a Hard Deadline Is Better Than a Soft Deadline  

One of the most basic decisions about any call is whether to set a soft or hard deadline for submissions. Unlike a hard deadline, which is carved in stone, a soft deadline provides authors with a target date to submit their work, with the understanding that the deadline will be extended.

A soft deadline is better than a hard deadline because:
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