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I agree with every word. It is not the most funny part of the process, and it requires some perspective, to realize that the first version of anything is someth
by antirez 6y ago
I agree with every word. It is not the most funny part of the process, and it requires some perspective, to realize that the first version of anything is something that can be more perfect. But it pays so much. However there is to make sure to avoid the reverse, iterating forever. There are folks I know with books that are in the "I'm almost there" stage for 5/6 years.
- tpmx 6y agoI guess the requirements are: a) the mental ability to iterate b) a competent editor who can keep them moving forwards Perhaps some very unusual people are able to handle a+b on their own, but I think most people need that other person/editor.
- antirez 6y agoYep, the editori apparently is needed, and I'm starting to work with one. But in my specific case, with my programming background, I wanted to reach the editor only with a novel that was already very readable and already targeted by N passes of reviews and corrections done on my own. Others decide to work with an editor at a much early stage. Depends on many things I guess.