I'm up today at The Master's Artist considering the question of whether we should publish or perfect our work.
On the one hand, why would I want to put anything out there that is less than my best? I have one opportunity to impress, and I don't want to waste it. One must dress for success. Plus, we all know this is the answer the agents want to see. Case closed.
On the other hand, my work will never match the ideal I have in my head. The novel is perfect. Until I translate it onto page. If I wait until perfection, I'll never publish. (Perhaps some of you have better luck with attaining the unflawed and unblemished.)
On the other hand, settling for mediocre art leaves a bad taste in my mouth (although that could be last night's garlic sauce). Art and excellence go together like beans and rice. If choosing publishing over perfection means settling (such a dirty word), I'll have none of that, thank you very much.
Read the rest here.
Post new comment