Would you accept a kill fee? I have and probably got more stressed about having done so than I would have by finding the courage to ask for the full amount.

Your head (and bank balance) tells you: ‘You must say no, go on, tell them you want the full amount,’while your heart (and a little nagging voice) counters: ‘Hang on, I’d love to work for this editor again,’or ‘I’m not actually feeling that assertive today.’

So what can you do?