I use mock names in my book like Masseys which is like Macys.  I also change band names and musicians from Lady Gaga to Madame Vaga. 

Thank you. In this case it is walmart, the town it takes place in is small and walmart is the place you run into everyone you know. That was the reason for stating the name.

Don't use the real names, in my opinion. Also it depends on how much of a fiction you're writing about and could the situation in the book affect surroundings on local level. That's my personal opinion though. Best regards.

Thank you I will try it. I somehow got a document so messed up it went into to print with missing words and misspelled words. Needless to say it came right back out of print. I am bad with comma's too.

Hey Tina, Even after 10 beta readers, a copy editor, and a proofreader, I still had some errors. So, don't feel bad. If it is grammar, etc., that you need help on, my editor Zetta just put up this blog post today. I'm awful at commas. I sprinkle...

Try to look at it another way. Just as you enjoy the writing process, learn to enjoy the editing process and be okay with have several revisions. Most people who are not writers really do not know how to critique your writing. The most they can say...