I have often been asked when I think a novel or even an academic essay is "done". When conducting research in college, I found a quote from Christopher Marlowe: "When the curtain goes up, the play is complete." However, even Marlowe would make changes while watching the performances of his plays. Were Walt Whitman alive today, he would probably still be working on "Leaves of Grass."
I guess only the individual writer can answer that question for himself/herself. For me, I polish the manuscript until I am happy with its shine.
Cheers,
AAZ
www.aazarbock.com
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