Dear early career researchers: I have been writing papers for 17 years. A professional editor just sent back edits on a first draft of a 4 page text. Except for 5 lines, the whole document was red. This is how it goes! Don't feel bad if you get a massive amount of suggested changes on early drafts. The paper will most likely be better for it in the end.

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Yes! And prepare yourself for the fact that the paper will likely change back to nearer the original text too. I learnt that lesson over 20 years ago and find that I do the same now - but it's a better paper at the end!

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