diff --git a/Makefile.toml b/Makefile.toml
index f6c96e19..812ce9a6 100644
--- a/Makefile.toml
+++ b/Makefile.toml
@@ -2,87 +2,37 @@
 [env]
 CARGO_MAKE_EXTEND_WORKSPACE_MAKEFILE = "true"
 CARGO_MAKE_CARGO_ALL_FEATURES = ""
+CARGO_MAKE_WORKSPACE_SKIP_MEMBERS = "integration_tests/*;examples/*;juniper_benchmarks;"
+
 
-#
 # Run `RELEASE_LEVEL=(patch|major|minor) cargo make release` to push a new release of every crate.
-# Run `RELEASE_LEVEL=(patch|major|minor) CARGO_MAKE_WORKSPACE_SKIP_MEMBERS="crate1;crate2;" cargo make release`
-# to push a new release of some crates.
 #
-
+# Run `RELEASE_LEVEL=(patch|major|minor) CARGO_MAKE_WORKSPACE_INCLUDE_MEMBERS="crate1;crate2;" cargo make release`
+# to push a new release of a subset of crates.
 [tasks.release]
 condition = { env_set = [ "RELEASE_LEVEL" ] }
-workspace = false
-env = { "CARGO_MAKE_WORKSPACE_SKIP_MEMBERS" = "integration_tests/*;examples/*;juniper_benchmarks;" }
-run_task = { name = "release-INTERNAL", fork = true }
-
-
-[tasks.release-some]
-condition = { env_set = [ "RELEASE_LEVEL", "CARGO_MAKE_WORKSPACE_SKIP_MEMBERS" ] }
-workspace = false
-run_task = { name = "release-INTERNAL", fork = true }
-
-# Hack to filter out crates we do not want to release.
-# See <https://github.com/sagiegurari/cargo-make/issues/212#issuecomment-481123564>
-[tasks.release-INTERNAL]
-private = true
-condition = { env_set = [ "RELEASE_LEVEL" ] }
 command = "cargo-release"
 args = ["release", "--config", "${CARGO_MAKE_WORKING_DIRECTORY}/../_build/release.toml", "${RELEASE_LEVEL}"]
 
 
-#
 # Run `RELEASE_LEVEL=(patch|major|minor) cargo make release-dry-run` to do a dry run.
-# Run `RELEASE_LEVEL=(patch|major|minor) CARGO_MAKE_WORKSPACE_SKIP_MEMBERS="crate1;crate2;" cargo make release-some-dry-run`
-# to do a dry run with some crates.
 #
-
+# Run `RELEASE_LEVEL=(patch|major|minor) CARGO_MAKE_WORKSPACE_INCLUDE_MEMBERS="crate1;crate2;" cargo make release-dry-run`
+# to do a dry run of a subset of crates.
 [tasks.release-dry-run]
 condition = { env_set = [ "RELEASE_LEVEL" ] }
-workspace = false
-env = { "CARGO_MAKE_WORKSPACE_SKIP_MEMBERS" = "integration_tests/*;examples/*;juniper_benchmarks;" }
-run_task = { name = "release-dry-run-INTERNAL", fork = true }
-
-[tasks.release-some-dry-run]
-condition = { env_set = [ "CARGO_MAKE_WORKSPACE_SKIP_MEMBERS", "RELEASE_LEVEL" ] }
-workspace = false
-run_task = { name = "release-some-dry-run-INTERNAL", fork = true }
-
-
-# Hack to filter out crates we do not want to release.
-# See <https://github.com/sagiegurari/cargo-make/issues/212#issuecomment-481123564>
-[tasks.release-dry-run-INTERNAL]
-private = true
-condition = { env_set = [ "RELEASE_LEVEL" ] }
-env = { "CARGO_MAKE_WORKSPACE_SKIP_MEMBERS" = "integration_tests/*;examples/*;juniper_benchmarks;" }
 description = "Run `cargo-release --dry-run` for every crate"
 command = "cargo-release"
 args = ["release", "--config", "${CARGO_MAKE_WORKING_DIRECTORY}/../_build/release.toml", "--dry-run", "${RELEASE_LEVEL}"]
 
-#
-# Run `RELEASE_LEVEL=(patch|major|minor) cargo make release-local-test` to do actually make changes locally but
+
+# Run `RELEASE_LEVEL=(patch|major|minor) cargo make release-local-test` to actually make changes locally but
 # not push them up to crates.io or Github.
-# Run `RELEASE_LEVEL=(patch|major|minor) cargo make release-some-local-test` to do actually make changes locally but
-# not push some crates up to crates.io or Github.
 #
-
+# Run `RELEASE_LEVEL=(patch|major|minor) CARGO_MAKE_WORKSPACE_INCLUDE_MEMBERS="crate1;crate2;" cargo make release-local-test` to actually make changes locally but
+# not push some crates up to crates.io or Github.
 [tasks.release-local-test]
 condition = { env_set = [ "RELEASE_LEVEL" ] }
-workspace = false
-env = { "CARGO_MAKE_WORKSPACE_SKIP_MEMBERS" = "integration_tests/*;examples/*;juniper_benchmarks;" }
-run_task = { name = "release-local-test-INTERNAL", fork = true }
-
-
-[tasks.release-some-local-test]
-condition = { env_set = [ "CARGO_MAKE_WORKSPACE_SKIP_MEMBERS", "RELEASE_LEVEL" ] }
-workspace = false
-run_task = { name = "release-local-test-INTERNAL", fork = true }
-
-
-# Hack to filter out crates we do not want to release.
-# See <https://github.com/sagiegurari/cargo-make/issues/212#issuecomment-481123564>
-[tasks.release-local-test-INTERNAL]
-private = true
-condition = { env_set = [ "RELEASE_LEVEL" ] }
 description = "Run `cargo-release` for every crate, but only make changes locally"
 command = "cargo-release"
 args = ["release", "--config", "${CARGO_MAKE_WORKING_DIRECTORY}/../_build/release.toml", "--no-confirm", "--skip-publish", "--skip-push", "--skip-tag", "${RELEASE_LEVEL}"]
diff --git a/RELEASING.md b/RELEASING.md
index 2cc89734..4fa10761 100644
--- a/RELEASING.md
+++ b/RELEASING.md
@@ -20,11 +20,11 @@ We use [`cargo-make`](cargo-make) and [`cargo-release`](cargo-release) to automa
 
 ## Preparing for a release
 
-There are two general classes of release and each require running different automation commands:
+There are two general classes of releases:
 
-1. All public workspace crates should be released and all share the same release level ("patch", "minor", "major"). _These commands take the form `release-[whatever]`._
+1. All public workspace crates should be released and all share the same release level ("patch", "minor", "major").
 
-2. A subset of workspace crates need to be released, or not all crate releases share the same release level. _These commands start with `release-skip-[whatever]`._
+2. A subset of workspace crates need to be released, or not all crate releases share the same release level.
 
 **All release commands must be run from the root directory of the repository.**
 
@@ -32,25 +32,20 @@ There are two general classes of release and each require running different auto
 
 For each crate, determine the desired release level (`patch`, `minor`, `major`). Set the `RELEASE_LEVEL` env variable to the desired release level.
 
-## Determine which crates to exclude
+## Determine which crates to release
 
-If a subset of workspace crates need to be released, or not all crate releases share the same release level, set the `CARGO_MAKE_WORKSPACE_SKIP_MEMBERS` env
-variable to filter out specific workspace crates. The value is a list of semicolon-delineated crate names or a regular expression.
-
-**Important:** You likely want to always exclude `integration_tests/*`.
+If a subset of workspace crates need to be released, or not all crate releases share the same release level, set the `CARGO_MAKE_WORKSPACE_INCLUDE_MEMBERS` env
+variable to choose specific workspace crates. The value is a list of semicolon-delineated crate names or a regular expressions.
 
 ## Dry run
 
 It is a good idea to do a dry run to sanity check what actions will be performed.
 
 - For case #1 above, run `cargo make release-dry-run`.
+- For case #2 above, run `CARGO_MAKE_WORKSPACE_INCLUDE_MEMBERS="crate1;crate2" cargo make release-dry-run`.
 
   If the command finishes super quickly with no output you likely did not set `RELEASE_LEVEL`.
 
-- For case #2 above, run `cargo make release-some-dry-run`.
-
-  If the command finishes super quickly with no output you likely did not set `RELEASE_LEVEL` or `CARGO_MAKE_WORKSPACE_SKIP_MEMBERS`.
-
 ## Local test
 
 Not everything is captured in the dry run. It is a good idea to run a local test.
@@ -58,13 +53,10 @@ In a local test, all the release actions are performed on your local checkout
 but nothing is pushed to Github or crates.io.
 
 - For case #1 above, run `cargo make release-local-test`.
+- For case #2 above, run `CARGO_MAKE_WORKSPACE_INCLUDE_MEMBERS="crate1;crate2" cargo make release-local-test`.
 
   If the command finishes super quickly with no output you likely did not set `RELEASE_LEVEL`.
 
-- For case #2 above, run `cargo make release-some-local-test`.
-
-  If the command finishes super quickly with no output you likely did not set `RELEASE_LEVEL` or `CARGO_MAKE_WORKSPACE_SKIP_MEMBERS`.
-
 After, your local git repository should have the changes ready to push to Github.
 Use `git rebase -i HEAD~10` and drop the new commits.
 
@@ -74,12 +66,9 @@ After testing locally and via a dry run, it is time to release. A release
 consists of bumping versions, starting a new changelog section, pushing a tag to Github, and updating crates.io. This should all be handled by running the automated commands.
 
 - For case #1 above, run `cargo make release`.
+- For case #2 above, run `CARGO_MAKE_WORKSPACE_INCLUDE_MEMBERS="crate1;crate2" cargo make release`.
 
-  If the command finishes super quickly with no output you likely did not set `RELEASE_LEVEL`.
-
-- For case #2 above, run `cargo make release-some`.
-
-  If the command finishes super quickly with no output you likely did not set `RELEASE_LEVEL` or `CARGO_MAKE_WORKSPACE_SKIP_MEMBERS`.
+  If the command finishes super quickly with no output you likely did not set `RELEASE_LEVEL`,
 
 [cargo-make]: https://github.com/sagiegurari/cargo-make
 [cargo-release]: https://github.com/sunng87/cargo-release
diff --git a/juniper/Makefile.toml b/juniper/Makefile.toml
index 8df61a80..6f6e065e 100644
--- a/juniper/Makefile.toml
+++ b/juniper/Makefile.toml
@@ -3,13 +3,13 @@
 [env]
 CARGO_MAKE_CARGO_ALL_FEATURES = ""
 
-[tasks.release-INTERNAL]
+[tasks.release]
 args = ["release", "--config", "${CARGO_MAKE_WORKING_DIRECTORY}/release.toml", "${RELEASE_LEVEL}"]
 
-[tasks.release-dry-run-INTERNAL]
+[tasks.release-dry-run]
 args = ["release", "--config", "${CARGO_MAKE_WORKING_DIRECTORY}/release.toml", "--dry-run", "${RELEASE_LEVEL}"]
 
-[tasks.release-local-test-INTERNAL]
+[tasks.release-local-test]
 args = ["release", "--config", "${CARGO_MAKE_WORKING_DIRECTORY}/release.toml", "--no-confirm", "--skip-publish", "--skip-push", "--skip-tag", "${RELEASE_LEVEL}"]
 
 [tasks.test]
diff --git a/juniper_codegen/Makefile.toml b/juniper_codegen/Makefile.toml
index 886e8abf..6eca6486 100644
--- a/juniper_codegen/Makefile.toml
+++ b/juniper_codegen/Makefile.toml
@@ -1,11 +1,11 @@
 # This is needed as the release config is at a different path than the top-level
 # release config.
 
-[tasks.release-INTERNAL]
+[tasks.release]
 args = ["release", "--config", "${CARGO_MAKE_WORKING_DIRECTORY}/release.toml", "${RELEASE_LEVEL}"]
 
-[tasks.release-dry-run-INTERNAL]
+[tasks.release-dry-run]
 args = ["release", "--config", "${CARGO_MAKE_WORKING_DIRECTORY}/release.toml", "--dry-run", "${RELEASE_LEVEL}"]
 
-[tasks.release-local-test-INTERNAL]
+[tasks.release-local-test]
 args = ["release", "--config", "${CARGO_MAKE_WORKING_DIRECTORY}/release.toml", "--no-confirm", "--skip-publish", "--skip-push", "--skip-tag", "${RELEASE_LEVEL}"]
diff --git a/juniper_graphql_ws/Makefile.toml b/juniper_graphql_ws/Makefile.toml
index f02afcf8..f6bd8ee1 100644
--- a/juniper_graphql_ws/Makefile.toml
+++ b/juniper_graphql_ws/Makefile.toml
@@ -1,13 +1,13 @@
 # This is needed as the release config is at a different path than the top-level
 # release config.
 
-[tasks.release-INTERNAL]
+[tasks.release]
 args = ["release", "--config", "${CARGO_MAKE_WORKING_DIRECTORY}/release.toml", "${RELEASE_LEVEL}"]
 
-[tasks.release-dry-run-INTERNAL]
+[tasks.release-dry-run]
 args = ["release", "--config", "${CARGO_MAKE_WORKING_DIRECTORY}/release.toml", "--dry-run", "${RELEASE_LEVEL}"]
 
-[tasks.release-local-test-INTERNAL]
+[tasks.release-local-test]
 args = ["release", "--config", "${CARGO_MAKE_WORKING_DIRECTORY}/release.toml", "--no-confirm", "--skip-publish", "--skip-push", "--skip-tag", "${RELEASE_LEVEL}"]
 
 [env]
diff --git a/juniper_subscriptions/Makefile.toml b/juniper_subscriptions/Makefile.toml
index fdb2121c..f0c7fd40 100644
--- a/juniper_subscriptions/Makefile.toml
+++ b/juniper_subscriptions/Makefile.toml
@@ -2,13 +2,13 @@
 # This is needed as the release config is at a different path than the top-level
 # release config.
 
-[tasks.release-INTERNAL]
+[tasks.release]
 args = ["release", "--config", "${CARGO_MAKE_WORKING_DIRECTORY}/release.toml", "${RELEASE_LEVEL}"]
 
-[tasks.release-dry-run-INTERNAL]
+[tasks.release-dry-run]
 args = ["release", "--config", "${CARGO_MAKE_WORKING_DIRECTORY}/release.toml", "--dry-run", "${RELEASE_LEVEL}"]
 
-[tasks.release-local-test-INTERNAL]
+[tasks.release-local-test]
 args = ["release", "--config", "${CARGO_MAKE_WORKING_DIRECTORY}/release.toml", "--no-confirm", "--skip-publish", "--skip-push", "--skip-tag", "${RELEASE_LEVEL}"]
 
 [env]