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So, not sure if this is the right forum, but if not, please let me know.
I got an R&R from a senior editor at a publisher (I subbed directly to publishers, no agents). The editor requested a few changes, and the only one that wasn't purely mechanical or stylistic was to remove exposition when it slows the pace of the story (which I agree with, and she gave an example of the most exposition-heavy section). I responded and asked if there was anything related to characterization or plot she'd like me to tweak while I'm looking at it, and she said no.
My question is- Can/should I update small things as I go through? I don't want to change anything plot related or add/delete scenes. Just maybe adjust some dialogue, etc. Is that ok?
It's possible that I'm just being paranoid, but the changes she asked for seem relatively minor, and after a few rejections I guess I've got it in my head that more needs to be changed (got feedback that my female MC was too harsh, etc.). Maybe I'm just overthinking...
Thanks!
I got an R&R from a senior editor at a publisher (I subbed directly to publishers, no agents). The editor requested a few changes, and the only one that wasn't purely mechanical or stylistic was to remove exposition when it slows the pace of the story (which I agree with, and she gave an example of the most exposition-heavy section). I responded and asked if there was anything related to characterization or plot she'd like me to tweak while I'm looking at it, and she said no.
My question is- Can/should I update small things as I go through? I don't want to change anything plot related or add/delete scenes. Just maybe adjust some dialogue, etc. Is that ok?
It's possible that I'm just being paranoid, but the changes she asked for seem relatively minor, and after a few rejections I guess I've got it in my head that more needs to be changed (got feedback that my female MC was too harsh, etc.). Maybe I'm just overthinking...
Thanks!