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When creative censorship kills spontaneous expression

My comedy writing used to feel effortless but ever since I got criticism about being offensive I second-guess every joke and nothing feels funny anymore.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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Fear of judgment has replaced authentic voice with calculated performance that lacks original spark.

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