I SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO agree with what JJ said Meredith. YOUR vision is what's important - critiques are great but they are just that - opinions/suggestions. Taking something from a sub-plot and turning it into a main theme truly does sound like a major alteration and if doing that would change YOUR vision for the piece then don't.

This HAS happened to me and I've stuck to my guns. There's a lot to be said for "gut" instincts guiding us as JJ said in her response. [Wink]