You could frame it as an "original contribution of major significance in the field." The adjudicator would want to see (1) your original work, explained in plain English, and (2) the work that others have created, based on your original work.
In this situation you're not necessarily proving popularity, but the influence of your work on the major creations of others.
This could be a good foundation for an O-1. You'd have to show at least 3 of the 8 required elements, so you'll need a minimum of 2 more (media coverage, awards, judging, authorship, etc.)
In this situation you're not necessarily proving popularity, but the influence of your work on the major creations of others.
This could be a good foundation for an O-1. You'd have to show at least 3 of the 8 required elements, so you'll need a minimum of 2 more (media coverage, awards, judging, authorship, etc.)
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