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Scenario

How early praise can become a creative burden

My college professor told me I had real talent ten years ago and I have been trying to prove them right ever since but nothing I write feels talented

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Past recognition creates performance pressure that corrupts present creative authenticity.

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 Poetry — the oldest creative 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.