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   • Elyse M Grasso

   @elysegrasso Competence is absolutely my favourite power fantasy.

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     #WritersCoffeeClub 18 What are your biggest turnoffs or turn-ons when reading?

     Turnoffs-
     Whiny characters, including most of what is usually referred to as romantic tension
     Otherwise (or supposedly) smart characters being stupid for the author's convenience
     Characters that don't learn
     Valorization of skewed priorities

     Turn-ons:
     Competence porn.
     Puzzle solving, or attempts at it-- I don't insist that the characters succeed