Last week I submitted an edit to a story I wrote a few months ago, the edit was just over 10,000 words, yet the edition that is now published is just over 8,000 words and is not true to the version I intended to publish. Can someone help me understand how much (20%?) of a story editors are allowed to chop, and what I may do to appeal this edit? I'm very upset the way whomever was kind enough to take the time to edit my story, ended up lopping off more of it than I feel is acceptable.
What are the rules for how much an editor may reduce a submitted story? And perhaps most important to me, what are the rules for Literotica authors to seek redress when they (we) disagree with edits?
What are the rules for how much an editor may reduce a submitted story? And perhaps most important to me, what are the rules for Literotica authors to seek redress when they (we) disagree with edits?