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Scenario

How to overcome the anxiety of influence

Every time I sit down to write I immediately think of three other books that did what I am trying to do but better

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The weight of literary precedent can crush original thought before it has a chance to breathe.

Your guide for this
Mura
Mura works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with The novel — form and possibility?”

Peri

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.