Links: Feminism

Links: Feminism

• Feminist Friday: “It is not the word that is important but the idea and the ambition behind it” by Gene’O Gordon
• Legion of Leia Interview: Jennifer K. Stuller — Co-Founder of GeekGirlCon by Legion of Leia
• Guest post: Great design as activism: Real talk from “Not afraid to say the F-word: Feminism” sticker designer Amelia Greenhall by The Ada Initiative
• Feminist Friday: What Are Strong Female Characters? by Hannah Givens
• Anita Sarkeesian On the Most Radical Thing You Can Do To Support Women Online by Legion of Leia

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Links: Writing, Redefining Disability, Geek Women

Links: Writing, Redefining Disability, Geek Women

• Top 10 Tips for Overcoming Writer’s Block by Ginny Wiehardt
• Why you need a writing process more than a writing ritual (and a 12-step writing process to slay your writing demons) by Jamie Lee Wallace
• Meet the Antagonist by Yolanda Washington
• Redefining Disability Project #3 — Disability, Media, and Kanye West—The Real Problem by Rose B. Fischer
• Legion of Leia Profile: Amanda Wyss — Horror and Sci-Fi Actress by Legion of Leia

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Links: Writing, Media, Inclusiveness

Links: Writing, Media, Inclusiveness

• Overcoming Fear So You Can Finish and Publish Your Books by Ruth Ann Nordin
• Legion of Leia Interview: Kim Horcher — Nerd Alert Host by Legion of Leia
• Nobody Expects the… Straight White Dude?: Disappointment in Dragon Age: Inquisition by Tsunderin
• The Redefining Disability Project Post #2– On Definitions by Rose B. Fischer
• Lend a hand—49 things you can do to make a difference by Russel Ray

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Links: Writing, Feminism, Bullying

Links: Writing, Feminism, Bullying

• When Characters Say Too Much or Too Little by Shannon A. Thompson
• Weekend Edition – A Writer’s Technical Nightmare Plus Good Reads and Writing Tips by Jamie Lee Wallace
• Editors for Every Budget by Winter Bayne
• From ‘sex positive’ to ‘willingly oppressed’: a gradual assimilation by Sarahbeth Caplin
• Dr. Janina Scarlet on the Psychology of Bullying by Legion of Leia

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Links: Writing, Fangirls

Link: Writing, Fangirls

• Website Wonders by Shannon A. Thompson
• Defining Your Writing Career by Sarahbeth Caplin
• Posts I loved this week by Taylor Grace
• Weekend Edition – Doing What You Love Plus Writing Tips and Good Reads by Jamie Lee Wallace
• Her Universe’s “Year of the Fangirl” Needs Your Help! by Johnamarie Macias
• Legion of Leia Profile: Maude Garrett — Host and Founder of Geek Bomb by Legion of Leia

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Links: Writing, Feminism, Video Games, Science Fiction

Links: Writing, Feminism, Video Games, Science Fiction

• 50 Free Resources That Will Improve Your Writing Skills by Just English
• Author Interview: Genese Davis by Yolanda Washington
• Women as Background Decoration in Video Games: Anita Sarkeesian’s Newest Piece by Legion of Leia
• The Feminism in Dragon Age by CompGeekHolly
• Legion of Leia Interview: Amy Berg — TV and Web Series Writer and Producer by Legion of Leia
• Legion of Leia Interview: Tess Fowler, Artist and Comic Book Creator by Legion of Leia

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Links: Writing, Feminism, Toy Industry

Links: Writing, Feminism, Toy Industry

• Now, let’s try it that way by Mishka Jenkins
• What Makes People Buy Self-Published Books? by Tara Sparling
• Finding success as a writer: the little victories add up by Sarahbeth Caplin
• Weekend Edition: Optimism, Being a Pro, and Niche Audiences by Jamie Lee Wallace
• Legion of Leia Interview: Tiffany Smith — DC All Access Host and All Around Geek by Legion of Leia
• Girls & boys toys: Is the toy biz being demonised for just supplying demand? by Man vs Pink

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Links: Writing, Feminism, Science Fiction

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Links: Writing, Feminism, Science Fiction

• Publishing in a brave new world by Taylor Grace
• TTT – How to Survive NaNoWriMo by Chris Musgrave
• Writers, Time to Get Visual by Jamie Lee Wallace
• Living in The Galaxy of Possibilities 2.3: Character Creation and Role Models by Rose B. Fischer
• Legion of Leia Interview: Bonnie Burton — Author and Geek Goddess by Legion of Leia
• Clone Wars Soundtrack, SDCC Rebels Interviews and More by The Wookiee Gunner
• Geek Girl Toys Aren’t Just For Girls by Legion of Leia

And I also want to give a big thank you to Tricia Barr for the shout out for my blog series A Galaxy of Possibilities: Discussing Character Writing, Diversity, Star Wars and Fandom! I appreciate it a lot!

Links: Writing, Star Wars, Feminism

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Links: Writing, Star Wars, Feminism

• Weekend Edition: More than a Story, Pressure, Superheroes Plus Good Reads and Writing Tips by Jamie Lee Wallace
• Website Wonders by Shannon A.Thompson
• A Ramble about Fanfiction, the Copyright Debate, and Me by Rose B. Fischer
• Living in the Galaxy of Possibilities #2. 1: Star Wars, Education and Motherhood by Rose B. Fischer
• Living in the Galaxy of Possibilities #2.2-Star Wars, Anger, and Audience Assumptions by Rose B. Fischer
• 7 ways for Hasbro to sell more Star Wars toys (hint: girls) by Man Vs Pink
• Legion of Leia Interview: Janelle Asselin — Comic Book Editor by Legion of Leia
• No One Needs Feminism Anymore by Jennie Saia

Links: Writing, Batman, Feminism and Science Fiction

Links: Writing, Batman, Feminism and Science Fiction

• Mistakes of self-publishing: Cutting corners by Sarahbeth Caplin
• Weekend Edition – Writing Company and What to Write Plus Writing Tips and Good Reads by Jamie Lee Wallace
• Tommy Riley and Character Evolution, Part 2 by Rose B. Fischer
• Batman Turns 75 by Jeremy DeFatta
• Legion of Leia Interview: Clare Kramer — Buffy Actress and Geek Nation CEO by Legion of Leia
• Women Who are Ambivalent about Women Against Women Against Feminism by The Bloggess