MK ⛄

Publishing has been so historically male and white that yes, a *different point of view* than the one we have heard for 200+ years is a point in a writer’s favor. That’s a way to innovate. All other things being equal, a less explored point of view is better than one that’s been done to death.

A lot of dudes freak out at this, but it seems pretty self-evident to me.

Aug 24, 2018 at 6:05amWeb
Show threadMK ⛄Aug 24, 2018
@some_qualia I’ve heard “voice,” the je ne sais quois of publishing, described as a unique observation said in a unique style. Most stories have been done before, but not in that voice. Not being yet another waspy dude? Helps with voice. It does. Also helps you have an idea of what to write that hasn’t been done.
Show threadMK ⛄Aug 24, 2018
Anyway, I heard N. K. Jemisin dismisses by some old coot as a diversity pick. She’s not winning solely because of her perspective or in spite of it (although she SURELY faced barriers). Her point of view is a fucking craft element. It’s part of what makes her better than you. It’s part of an irreducible quality gestalt. D E A L.