Wow, this describes the exact opposite of my own problem! I am a perfectionist who has yet to get a manuscript published, because I want every word to be absolutely perfect before I submit it. Where would you say the ideal middle ground lies?
Gregory, that's a question only you can answer. There's nothing wrong with a thorough polish, as long as it's not the excuse that keeps you from pulling trigger on it... unless of course that's what you enjoy, just polishing and admiring. Nobody needs to see it if that's not your goal.
Oh, not publishing is definitely not my goal. I do enjoy polishing, but I think that publishing would probably feel pretty OK. I have recently rethought my priorities and have a manuscript in progress now that seems more finishable. We'll see how it goes.
Wow, this describes the exact opposite of my own problem! I am a perfectionist who has yet to get a manuscript published, because I want every word to be absolutely perfect before I submit it. Where would you say the ideal middle ground lies?
Gregory, that's a question only you can answer. There's nothing wrong with a thorough polish, as long as it's not the excuse that keeps you from pulling trigger on it... unless of course that's what you enjoy, just polishing and admiring. Nobody needs to see it if that's not your goal.
Oh, not publishing is definitely not my goal. I do enjoy polishing, but I think that publishing would probably feel pretty OK. I have recently rethought my priorities and have a manuscript in progress now that seems more finishable. We'll see how it goes.