My writing group started as a place to be vulnerable about our creative work, but it's turned into this space where we all perform being more literary and intellectual than we are. We're giving feedback based on what we think smart writers would say rather than our honest responses, and our writing is getting worse.
More people experience this than they realize.
The performance of intellectual superiority is replacing the genuine creative vulnerability necessary for artistic growth.
“Where Are You with Masks and personas we wear?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.