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I'm trying to look at the big picture here, which is that my second story got accepted. Trying not to look a gift horse in the mouth, and trying to remember that in the end it's not a novel or anything, just a short story barely over 1k. I'm tempted to just tell the editor I love all the changes and to go ahead, but I'm wondering if that's not very professional. I honestly love many of the changes she made, but I'd like to put back my original beginning sentence and one other line that she removed. But I'm wondering if it's sheer idiocy and ingratitude to even question her decisions. She did transform my weak ending into a great strong one, and she added a hilarious part that cracked me up. I know important authors have the clout to object and insist on whatever they want, but do regular people like me really have enough insight to object? I'd hate to come across as rude or presumptuous.
In a nutshell, to what extent are writers who are starting out in the world of paid publications allowed or expected to object to editor changes?
I will be extremely grateful to any help anyone would be kind enough to give me here. Thank you.
In a nutshell, to what extent are writers who are starting out in the world of paid publications allowed or expected to object to editor changes?
I will be extremely grateful to any help anyone would be kind enough to give me here. Thank you.