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Why ambiguous feedback creates more anxiety than direct criticism

The workshop leader said my story has potential but needs major restructuring and I cannot tell if that means it is good or terrible

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Uncertain evaluation leaves the creative mind to fill gaps with worst-case interpretations.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Criticism and the creative response?”

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