Thanks for more sage writing advice, Shannon. You make multiple excellent points which new writers, or discouraged writers, should take to heart. Don’t sacrifice the perfect for the good — because nothing’s perfect. Like any art form, including writing, “Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.”

Moreover, at the risk of citing more cliches: No risk = no reward. Thus take a leap of faith!

It sure worked out well for you. I admire your writing fortitude and prolific prose.