I'm in the process of having my book published, and they are asking me to change A LOT. Would you listen to them?

It's just hard for me because I spent years with these characters how they are, and they are asking me to change BIG plot elements. I knew they would ask me to change or cut here and there, but not like this.

I am of course grateful to even have my book published by anyone, but you see my delima. Or maybe not. 😂

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LadyGrace ·

I don't believe I'd do that. It's your story and you should be able to have it published the way you wrote it. What is their problem? Do they not want to do the work?

lauriethecolourful · F

@LadyGrace They are telling me that the general public wouldn't quite know how to respond to certain elements of the book. But I have done a little market research myself and it seems like people want different. They want to keep guessing and not know where a book is going to go.

LadyGrace ·

@lauriethecolourful So have I and you are absolutely right ! I would be looking into another publishing company, seriously . They have no right to change what you have worked so hard for, all these years. It should be no skin off of their nose and who are they to determine what people will like. I always love a book that keeps me guessing . That is a great talent !