About Quote by Michelle Dean
“Writing a novel about feminism can be a thankless task.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Feminist Writing Challenges, 2021
Writing feminist fiction often lacks recognition, making the task feel thankless despite its importance.
In simple terms: Feminist writing is underappreciated.
Persist despite lack of praise.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- publishing
- grant applications
- literary festivals
- teaching
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we better support feminist authors?
- What motivates you to write despite obstacles?
May discourage new writers.