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Editors do kill stories, and I know it feels frustrating. What usually wins me over is a reporter who keeps me in the loop early and shows they can adapt when a piece needs to shift.
I agree with the first comment. It might be good to sit down and ask for expectations before you start. That way you have less frustration later down the road.
feel your frustration. Maybe the best way is to over-communicate early on. Share your angle before you invest too much time so they feel included, and slowly build that trust.
I have dealt with editors like that too. Sometimes I pushed back with clear reasoning, other times I let the story die. The trick is figuring out when it is worth fighting for.