Why Should I Edit?

[Lizzie]

Well, this thread was a fun read. It used to be that I would only edit during the initial phase of writing or if I had typos. I came here for a fresh and less-pretentious environment to work on poetry, and I like what I have seen so far. Has it helped me as a writer? I'd like to think so. I see a benefit to editing, most likely because, here, I have the knowledge-bank of some very skilled writers that are kind enough to freely share their "expertise."

I think I'm quickly becoming Leanne's problem student. You know what they say: 80% of your time is spent on 20% of your students. 

But 80% of your profit comes from 20% of your customers. Which lens do you prefer?

Good point. You've made me feel better about taking up so much of everyone's airtime