Thought provoking ideas, Dialyn.  The physical binder collection makes good sense for a more honest appraisal than my imagination.

Re-reading pieces written earlier, makes meshudder at what was left out, and of course the phrasing always needs a touch up.  My friend Steve says this is the Nathaniel Hawthorn syndrome;  someone who used to pencil-edit his published books.

To know where you are is a must if you hope to improve.  As writers we need constructive criticism as feedback - gushing plaudits won't do the job.  A critique may be way off-base, but it makes you consider  and re-check your work.

Alas, Renderosity is not the place.

Dick