Hmm I don't think I've had 20 rejections on any one story yet. Some have come close, but I have trouble coming up with 20 viable markets.
I agree though that unless multiple editors are giving you personal feedback and telling you the same thing, you shouldn't make changes based on any one editor/slush reader's comments, just like you shouldn't make changes based on ONE beta reader's recommendations, unless its a very minor spelling/punctuation/phrasing adjustment.
I agree though that unless multiple editors are giving you personal feedback and telling you the same thing, you shouldn't make changes based on any one editor/slush reader's comments, just like you shouldn't make changes based on ONE beta reader's recommendations, unless its a very minor spelling/punctuation/phrasing adjustment.