Periagoge
Scenario

When literary masters make you want to quit

I read Alice Munro and feel like I should quit writing because I will never be that good

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Encountering excellence can either inspire growth or trigger despair about one's own limitations.

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 Short fiction and the short form?”

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.