I've been accepted but haven't yet finished my book - how long do I have?

I've been accepted but haven't yet finished my book - how long do I have?

Alexandra Pringle (Editor in Chief) gives expert video advice on: What should I do if the publisher asks me to make revisions before they'll accept my submission?; I've been asked to make revisions - can I ask for development money? and more...

If you haven't yet finished your accepted book, you ask the publishing editor how long you have, and you work with that editor. On the whole, if it's a book that doesn't have a specific reason for publication at a specific time, you have as long as you want. You say to your editor, "I think its going to take me six months or two years," or whatever. If it's to be published for an anniversary or something, then that's different, and you ask what your delivery date will be and you have to work to that date.