Ink Links Roundup – Reviews, Feminism in YA, and Writing what you want to Read

We’ve all heard before that bad reviews are par for the course when it comes to writing. Still, Elisa thinks there’s great food for thought in this particular article that explains your brain’s neuropsychological response to negative reviews AND ways to quell the panic.

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Kate had a lot to think about with this article on feminism in YA publishing.

“I think sometimes what we’re often doing in YA sci-fi/fantasy is similar to what women are doing to themselves in real life. I feel this so much more now that I’m a mom and I expect myself to be in a million places at once. We’re saying: “You can be everything” which translates to “You should do it all.” You should be able to wield a sword and act the hero and maintain your hair,” [Lexa] Hillyer says. “I think we’re sometimes producing these unrealistic characters and unrealistic expectations for girls and women. Perhaps it’s time to show that heroism and strength can come at a cost, regardless of your gender. If a female character must choose between heroism and love, how many in YA are choosing the former? How many are choosing the latter? Neither choice is more feminist, per se, but I believe that making the choice is feminist.”

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Why not gander at this article by Jacqueline Carey about writing the books you want to read. Kate thinks it is one of the main reasons writers write, isn’t it?

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