I edit as I write, and I’ve been doing so for 15+ years. It works very well for me, and I consider it to be an essential component of my writing process. I’ve written a bit about my own editing process here. However, I understand that many people prefer to edit only after they’ve finished writing their drafts. My experience suggests ‘write first; edit second’ is less a rule and more a matter of personal preference. Thanks for sharing some insight into your process, Shaunta :)