I've actually went back to my poetry chapbook I've never bother to finish.
And when I stop,it was because I was editing it,only to be overwhelmed by all things that go into editing a digital poetry book(since I don't intend to make this physical and this was more about getting my work out there,than making a capable poetry book).
Say this because editing takes time,depending on the book length.
I've will probably go with not editing next time,and delegated to someone else.
All in all,editing is necessary and important part of poetry book process,so don't just ignore it altogether.
However,I do think if I were to do this differently,would probably focus more on marketing and writing side of poetry.
Anything else,delegate.
For those that have written and publish a poetry book,rather edit book or delegate?
As an aspiring author, seeing someone write they probably won't bother with editing is almost physically painful! 🤣
As @Adam Gary said, edit edit edit edit edit edit!
You don't want to put out a piece of work that doesn't reflect the very best of what you are capable of.
Do the work. The world can wait 6 months or however long it takes. It'll appreciate the effort and care put in.