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Understanding Others: The Benefits of Romance Novels
books

Understanding Others: The Benefits of Romance Novels

Kristen Twardowski21 Comments

Just as some readers turn up their noses at young adult fiction, many sneer at romance novels. But these books aren’t simply trashy bodice rippers filled with swooning and ridiculously attractive heroes. They may also increase self-reflection and empathy in readers. (There is often still swooning though. Lots and lots of swooning.) Romance novels can help… Continue reading Understanding Others: The Benefits of Romance Novels

Finding an Agent: When Gender Matters for a Writer
Publishing · writing

Finding an Agent: When Gender Matters for a Writer

Kristen Twardowski47 Comments

In a perfect world, agents and publishing houses would judge authors based solely on syntax, characterization, plot, and other aspects of writing. But our world is far from a perfect one, and an author’s race, gender, and sexuality can still play a role in who is published. In particular, some of the recent discussions about gender… Continue reading Finding an Agent: When Gender Matters for a Writer