Why “But Men Are Objectified Too” Doesn’t Hold Up
The pressure on women to look good is simply an order of magnitude higher than it is for men.
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Six Things Writers Should Know About Autistic People
When writing about autism, account for the interior motives and experiences of autistic people.
Eight Sexist Themes From The Witcher TV Show
While it does pass the low bar of showing that women can wield weapons, it’s still extremely sexist.
Eight Holiday Presents for the Fictional Character in Your Life
Shopping for your loved ones is hard enough, but what about all your favorite fictional characters?
Why Some Dark Topics Are More Sensitive Than Others
Portrayals of certain subjects will always be more difficult than others.
Five Signs Your Narration Is Sexist
Be warned; many breasts will be mentioned.
Episode 246: Our Favorite Spooky Stories
In this final week of Spook Month, it’s time to talk about our favorite spooky stories.
Six Rape Tropes and How to Replace Them
Fictional depictions of rape normalize sexual assault and are often hurtful to survivors.
Why You Shouldn’t Worry Someone Will Steal Your Manuscript
Writers seeking feedback on their work are frequently afraid someone will steal it.
Six Common Forms of Bad Writing Advice
It probably won’t surprise you that there’s a lot of writing advice out there.
Four Problematic Tropes to Drop
Despite what some people may tell you, storytelling tropes are not inherently bad.
Seven Ways Writers Sabotage Beta Reading
Beta reading is a critical part of the writing process.
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