My writing mentor has been incredibly generous with her time and guidance but now she's asking me to help ghostwrite her memoir and I'm torn between gratitude for everything she's given me and feeling like this might compromise my own creative development.
More people experience this than they realize.
The gift economy of creative mentorship can create complex obligations that blur the boundaries between gratitude, artistic integrity, and professional development.
“Where Are You with Writing and creative legacy?”
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.