The 4th draft brings its own set of vicious questions —
- Am I wrong about this?
- What am I missing?
- Is it too late to change it?
- Have I wasted my time?
- Does it suck but I just can’t see it because I’m an idiot?
- Should I cut my losses?
- Et cetera…
The mind will be the mind. The ego is gonna throw tantrums. This is why it is important to treasure every beta reader.
Drywall repair provides enough frustration to ignore these questions for awhile. Also, consider Steven Pressfield’s Resistance.