Publish, don’t polish

I recently did an interview for the lovely People & Blogs project by Manuel Moreale.

I got the questions weeks ahead. Good thing, since I had to make a couple of edits: one after removing my separate photo blog, and one after changing my Micro.blog plan.

But getting the questions in advance is also a nightmare for someone like me. I just want to get things out, then forget about them and move on. Never to look back.

That’s probably why I hardly remember what I’ve written in the past. I’m sure my blog archive contains posts that are more or less duplicates. I simply don’t remember.

I don’t see it as a drawback or an advantage. It’s just how I work, and I don’t see a reason to change it. Honestly, I don’t think it would be possible even if I wanted to.

The reason I’m writing this, though, is because some might actually benefit from that mindset now and then (if it’s even possible to “force” such a thing).

I often read about bloggers keeping drafts forever. Editing, adding, removing things… never quite satisfied.

“Just a few more changes, then this post will be perfect.”

Will it? Perfect compared to what?

What feels perfect today won’t feel the same tomorrow. And when we revisit those “perfect posts”, do they really look as spotless, shiny, and awesome as we once believed?

Of course not. That’s called development.

Don’t drag your drafts. Hit that publish button.

Your unpolished words are more interesting than any “perfect” post. Share them while they’re still alive.