Female Writer's Love Adventure

Author: Xi Juan
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: In the eyes of readers, female writers are supposed to all look the same; they can't be too "safe" in appearance—preferably slim and tall, or even petite and delicate. They must exude a certain quality called "aura," with every gesture revealing an undeniable scholarly air. Then, when interacting with readers, it's best to carry a hint of mysterious reluctance, to pique their curiosity even further! Never believe what readers say in their letters: "Whether you're round or flat, we love you for your talent, so have the courage to step forward!" If you do, you're dead! Because there was once a bestselling literary author, after achieving fame, who hesitantly had her own photo printed on the back cover after much urging. See what others said about it? The world's views aren't that different! When beautiful women excel in their work, they often face widespread skepticism. "Big breasts and no brains" is the insult men heap on women; "beauty equals a vase" is the poison women inflict on one another! Even women themselves scramble to belittle each other, so don't be foolishly loud in your cries: "Why can women never be equal to men?" Ask yourself! Yuan Ren remembered that when she first submitted her work to an "authority" publisher, the editor immediately asked her, without any hesitation, whether she had hired someone to write for her. No one believes that beautiful women would go to great lengths to seriously pursue something, especially writing, which is an exceptionally lonely path—one lamp, one desk, one pen, one stack of manuscripts, one person—yes, one person! What reason could the editor possibly have to believe she would settle for writing and not use her talent to pursue more promising fields? Those who are both "safely" plain and solitary have no choice but to accept their fate, because they must endure loneliness too—there's no other way forward!