making art

If an artistic life speaks to you, that’s great, but know that you’re probably not very good at it yet. ( And that’s okay.)

But Catherine, what if I’m a genius? Then be one. But you can also spend your 20s exploring things, trying stuff out, figuring out your talents, and discerning your vocation. You probably aren’t that interesting yet (sorry),

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Creative work is a long game, and you’re probably not going to do your best work until your 30s or 40s.

Our society is addicted to the tales of the 22-year-old pop star, the 19-year-old actress, the 24-year-old novelist. There are like six of these people, and a good deal of them are industry plants with powerful connections. Most people with a sh

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Sometimes maybe it’s best, in art and writing, to be as dumb as possible, follow the joy, because at the very least that's real. And there, you’ve taken the first step towards the truth.