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I read a question in an online group asking how long to let a draft article sit before re-editing it. I don't think there is a hard and fast rule for this, but here is a general impression from my own work experience.
If I'm writing an article to sell, it is usually 500 to 1,200 words. So it is relatively short. But I may have reworked it several times. Often, the temptation is to just get it done and up on the Constant-Content site where I sell many articles I write. Taking less time to edit would increase my hourly earnings.
But more often than not, I have found it's better to let the article sit overnight or at least until the end of the day before re-editing it. Doing so makes it much easier to spot obvious changes.
Sometimes, I let drafts sit for weeks or months. When editing an article, I might rewrite it or add to it so much it becomes obvious I should break it into two or more articles. When I break it up, I can earn more money once they all sell.
There is no time limit for letting an article simmer except to say it is better to let it sit a few hours or a day or two. Taking a walk in between edits can always be helpful too.
