Mm, but it is impossible to see one's own work as one sees others' work. Even an editor cannot intervene in the latter to the extent that she can intervene in her own, which makes the perception of flaws to be rectified an entirely different thing, no? Plus, inevitable bias.

I am extrapolating somewhat from dissertation discussion/workshop groups, but I think that the core of these things is not so different.

Also, I like the pieces of your work that I've seen.