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I Have a Problem

I recently got a job as a writer at an online newspaper. I wrote this article and sent it to the editor. While all of the information is correct, it's heavily edited. It doesn't feel like I wrote it. It feels like she wrote it using the information I gave her. Should I be honest with her and tell her how I feel about it? Is this normal in newspapers to do that?

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firefall · 61-69, M

As I understand it, that's -very- normal at newspapers, online or otherwise; especially when you're first writing for a new editor and finding out her quirks and preferences.

I wouldn't discuss it with her, unless you have a fairly close personal relationship

JewStar4Life · 31-35, F

@firefall: I spoke to her. She replied back that it's normal for editors to edit articles that they see fit for their publication. That the publications aren't to show off my creativity but to simply report the news. Then what's the point of it all? Yes, I did the interview but she could have done that. She could have done everything so what's the point of me being there if my words are going to end up being her words?

firefall · 61-69, M

@JewStar4Life: Well, (1) so you get experience in interviewing & writing, (2) so you learn how to write to please the editor not yourself, and (3) to save her time - I'm sure she could have done the interview & written it herself, but this way saves her time & lets her get more items done.