Insulting female characters

[neur0vanity]

Yesterday, I finished writing 10 pages - 5650 words - for numb3rswriteoff, and I've decided to not submit it. First of all, it's not good writing. Secondly, it perpetuates the myth that pretty women are obsessed with being pretty, that thin women have eating disorders, and that women in general are inclined to allow themselves to being objectified for profit and/

Comments

[sororcula]

Obviously I haven't gotten to read all of it, but I have to say, I think that the only real problem with it was the name of the character. The writing itself was good, the story was good, and with a little bit of editing/rewriting, I think you would have a really solid, interesting, and worthwhile piece of work. If you change the name, it's an original character, and no longer a plot device that you've forced onto an existing character, but instead a real story about a new one.

That said, I think it is really important to write characters as strong and capable when you can and when it makes sense to. And of course I don't think you should be writing things you feel uncomfortable about, unless it's in a good way (i.e. broadening your artistic horizons and developing your style/skills.)

Good luck with the new story. If you want me to take a look at it or anything, feel free to e-mail me.

[paranoid_woman]

I really think that no matter what you decide to write and post, it will be more than amazing, hon. *hugs*