Insufferable Hosts
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“Fairly solid writing tips geared mostly towards sci-fi and fantasy authors. I liked the episode about depth vs width as I incorporated some techniques into my novel. However, I find the hosts insanely insufferable. Mary Robinette complained that an analogy about not eliminating dark shiny parts of your novel aka a character sneaking off to Morocco to make love was somehow completely derogatory towards all women. For the love of God, it was a metaphor!!! As a woman, I’m telling you to get over yourself! Not everything in this world is sexist, racist, or bigoted. Yes, those things do exist but get off your high-horse and stop assuming that every little thing somehow relates to those isms. All three hosts have a pretentious air where they scrutinize every detail that each person contributed. Should change your intro to “We think we’re really smart but we’re totally unlikeable.””
Basic INFJ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/28/20
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