In writing news I've got my energy focused on one short fantasy and one flash fantasy that need to come back from critiques before I send them out. I'm very tempted, especially with the short, to send it out as is. Although I always welcome critiques and I truly believe that I come out with stronger stories after I've heard what tripped people up and what they took off running with, I have just enough confidence (or is it arrogance?) in my writing to feel that the stories do okay without the critiques too.
I think unpublished writers really have to make their stories extra tight and compelling before they'll make it into publication. My goal as a writer is to write that irresistible first published work and then keep writing tight and well-paced stories and novels throughout my career. I don't ever want to become lazy and rest on my laurels. Yes, it would be very nice to relax. There's a part of me with a silken, seductive voice that says once you're 'made it' then readers can sit back and really appreciate every thought, every sentence as it comes to you unadulterated by hair-tearing revisions and word by word editing. They'll be amazed by your brilliance, Kami, you'll see ...
Stupid voice. Shut up! The goo goo goo that babies make is only awe-inspiring to their parents. Let's go put some words together and then make them shine with careful editing!
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