This was an absolutely amazing essay by my friend Sarah Rees Brennan about sexism and self promotion. Sarah is one of the funniest people I know, but she leaves the humor behind to tackle this difficult topic and open a discourse. Go read and spread the word.
Writers, there is a lesson here in battling to the end.
And, finally, this is one of the coolest things I’ve seen to date. It’s a visual representation of linkages between Amazon products. I have it currently cued up to my books. Check it out!
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I’ve honestly never even thought about self-promotion as it relates to gender. I didn’t realize men were getting the better end of things in this area, although it happens in most areas of life, so I shouldn’t be surprised. I just told my boss the other day I felt like I was paid less than some of the other employees because I was female. So I guess this is a problem.
I loved the mouse video! And the visual with the books was so cool. I tried it on mine. 🙂
I felt like clapping at the end of that video.