Screenwriting : A literary legacy: "A Room of one's own" by Florencia Provost

Previously, I had never read a book by Virginia Woolf, until I decided to start with one that became one of my favorites within feminist literature: "A Room of one's own"

It is an essay filled with history and injustices that shaped and challenged women of that time. In this book, Virginia reflects on "women and fiction" addressing the socioeconomic limitations women faced in order to become writers.

What I value most about this work is her idea that "a woman must have a room of her own to write novels." Virginia was not wrong in putting forward this iconic phrase, which not only made me reflect, but also feel grateful that today as a woman, I have the ability and the right to write and express my thoughts freely.

As she suggests in the book it is worth asking: What would have happened if Shakespeare had had a sister as talented as him, or even more so? Would she have had the same impact on society and the world of art?

It is important to question this "alternative reality" from a reflective perspective, rather than from resentment.

Today, as women writers, we have created a positive impact on society, and above all, in the industry. Great films, series and books have been created by talented women throughout history.

Virginia Woolf not only left us a door open with a fundamental reflection about our profession but also reminds us of the importance of continuing to fight for our talent and our right to tell stories that can impact the world. Because although in her time a room of one's own was essential, today we know that we can raise our voice beyond any space.