I couldn't really answer the poll because I do all of those things, even my dog keeps me company.
I self edit - 3 or 4 drafts. I have two readers. Then I have a professional edit. And then I self edit again.
Not sure how many drafts that makes it, but I always feel like I should do one more!
In the past I have used writers groups but find that helps for the first two or three chapters, but it's tough to get through a whole novel in a crit group. Not everyone has the time to read entire books.
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