The bizarre behaviour of Croall's publisher, Michael Earley of Methuen, who seems to do everything he can to avoid actually dealing with Croall or responding to his manuscript, provides a further subplot.
CV developed the study design, analyzed the data, interpreted results, wrote the first draft of the manuscript, responded to editorial comments, and prepared the final manuscript for submission.
FCD conceived of and coordinated the study, participated in its design, interviewed all subjects, performed qualitative analyses and interpretations, drafted the manuscript, responded to reviewer comments, and critically revised the manuscript.
AK: Participated in the design of the study, coordinating, drafting the manuscript, and responding to the reviewer's comments.
EN: Participated in the design of the study, coordinating, drafting the manuscript, and responding to the reviewer's comments.
AKa: Participated in the design of the study, coordinating, drafting the manuscript, and responding to the reviewer's comments.
KBB Conceived the study, drafted the manuscript, responded to the reviewer comments and critically revised the manuscript.
SD conceived the study, drafted the manuscript, responded to the reviewer comments and critically revised the manuscript.
The correspondence is primarily literary in scope, with writers often responding to criticism of manuscripts and works in progress, as well as providing "updates" on work and home life.
These guidelines should assist not only in the writing process of the initial manuscript but also in responding to reviews and in modifying the original manuscript.
