Revision- Yay or Nay?

I think the hardest part to writing is the revision process. According to Webster’s Dictionary revision is: The act of revising; reëxamination for correction; review; as, the revision of a book or writing, or of a proof sheet; a revision of statutes. But if you asked me, I would say that it is a step that I much rather hire someone else to do for me. It seems like such a grooling process, and most times I get very defensive when the wrong person makes the harshest critic, but in the end I find revisions to be beneficial and a learning experience.

Often times, I don't want to think that I am making errors or need to remove or add details that I may have left out from my writing. I find it difficult to ponder the fact that my writing at any stage( rough draft, in between editing stage, final draft) may need some sort of revision. Although this may come across as egotistical, it’s how I’ve always been. It is extremely difficult for me to revise and find flaw in my own writing. Honestly, unless you know what you’ve written was just total crap, then I’m sure every write has confidence in their writing and thinks it’s this magical unicorn of perfection? Que no? Maybe it’s just me.

Think of it like this; you’re writing it your baby, and you would never criticize your newborn because he\she is the most precious thing in the world to you. You love him\her so much! Yet it’s much easier for other people to find the flaws in this baby of yours. They help on many aspects to aid as another set of eyes; pointing out the flaws, emphasizing the strengths, helping us to see where there areas can be improved or taken out completely. And that’s why I think II have an easier time letting peers read and give me feedback on my writing.