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I have a conditional acceptance from a big publisher in India. They want me to make major changes in the manuscript. My book is divided into two parts and they want me to let go of the second part altogether and come up with something different. The contract will be signed before I attempt the rewrite.
I have faced the same problem with another publisher as well. The reason is that Part II shows incest which the publishers think will not work for the Indian market.
At this point of time, I am really confused.
It is my first book. On one hand I feel that I should change the story to fit the Indian subcontinent market and try other markets (UK, US etc.) with the original story. On the other hand, I think that my book should say what I want to and not what my editor wants me to.
Would a contract with a big publisher in one market be an added advantage when exploring other markets?
Have any of you faced a similar problem? What was your decision?
I have faced the same problem with another publisher as well. The reason is that Part II shows incest which the publishers think will not work for the Indian market.
At this point of time, I am really confused.
It is my first book. On one hand I feel that I should change the story to fit the Indian subcontinent market and try other markets (UK, US etc.) with the original story. On the other hand, I think that my book should say what I want to and not what my editor wants me to.
Would a contract with a big publisher in one market be an added advantage when exploring other markets?
Have any of you faced a similar problem? What was your decision?
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