Hi David, 
 
I have just read Jane Friedman&rsquo;s article on Perfectionism vs. Progress: When Is Good Good Enough?,  <a href="http://blog.writersdigest.com/norules/2010/03/29/PerfectionismVsProgressWhenIsGoodGoodEnough.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://blog.writersdigest.com/norules/2010/03/29/...</a> . 
 
There is feedback, of course, although it takes many months each time; and the argument that what is important is engaging the reader&rsquo;s sympathy with the character, maintaining conflict and suspense from the start.  Nevertheless, there is still a split between those who are overly confident (possibly deluded) their writing is good enough, and those for whom &lsquo;good enough&rsquo; is a mirage, always beyond their reach. 
 
But I would be interested to read your view on when good prose is good enough. 
 
Regards, 
Michael 