Our writing workshop has one member who dominates every discussion and gives lengthy, prescriptive feedback that steamrolls other voices, but they're also deeply committed and their insights are often valuable. The rest of us have started communicating in side conversations and eye rolls, and the whole dynamic is becoming toxic even though no one wants to confront the situation directly.
More people experience this than they realize.
A single overwhelming voice can fracture group trust even when that voice offers genuine value.
“Where Are You with The writing life?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.