Short journal · Original editorial · Things we can finish
A draft is declared ready while a material question remains unanswered.
A stopping point makes an attempt assessable. Define what must be present, what can wait, and how the recipient will know the work is ready. A finish is a boundary for this version; it need not be the end of all possible improvement.
Resolve the question or state the limitation explicitly.
You can stop after one small attempt. The purpose is to make a particular choice clearer, not to create a new obligation.
Try a question
What would you notice after trying this in one small, real situation?