To Write Like a Woman

To Write Like a Woman: Essays in Feminism and Science Fiction
AuthorJoanna Russ
LanguageEnglish
GenreNon-fiction essays
PublisherIndiana University Press
Publication date
1995
Media typePrint
ISBN0-253-20983-8

To Write Like a Woman: Essays in Feminism and Science Fiction is a collection of essays by Joanna Russ, published in 1995.[1] Many of the essays previously appeared as letters, in anthologies, or in journals such as Science Fiction Studies, Extrapolation, and Chrysalis. Topics range from the work of specific authors to major trends in feminism and science fiction. Through all of these different topics, Russ underlines the importance of celebrating the work of female authors and turning a critical eye on the commentaries and work produced by men.

The collection is split up into two sections. Part One focuses on the critique of masculinist writing and male authorship, while Part Two focuses on the work of female authors and their relationship to writing.

  1. ^ To Write Like a Woman: Essays in Feminism and Science Fiction Russ, Joanna. Indiana University Press. 1995. ISBN 0-253-20983-8.