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Why I Published Independently.

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The wonderful, dreaded Track Changes can be your friend. Learn how.

So I've returned your manuscript to you, and it's chock full of notes and comments. If you aren't sure exactly how to use those comments...

So finally, after much searching and careful selection, you've chosen an editor to work with. Perhaps this is a substantive or line...