No, SJWs Are Not Reducing Diversity in Fiction
The so-called Galbrush Paradox is just an excuse to exclude marginalized characters.
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Q&A: Is It a Problem for a Disability to Be Integral to the Plot?
Submitted by Daniel,
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The Best Characters Eat Their Spinach — and Their Candy
This silly-sounding spectrum has a huge impact on how we respond to characters.
Five Mediocre White Men From Big-Budget Stories
Why root for a heroic protagonist when you can root for a mediocre white dude instead?
How We Can Beat Defensiveness
To improve our work, we have to admit it can be improved.
Q&A: How Do I Craft Assistive Devices for a Blind Character?
Submitted by Leota,
answered
Q&A: Can I Use Christianity In My Urban Fantasy?
Submitted by Ze,
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Episode 364: The Wheel of Time Show
Is it better than the books? Yes, but better how, exactly?
Q&A: How Can I Depict a Jealous Character Without Sending the Wrong Message?
Submitted by Thomas,
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Why Herbert’s Dune Fails as a Subversion
Frank Herbert is not a guy I would go to for political commentary.
Q&A: How Should I Depict a Character in a Wheelchair That Transforms Into a Monster?
Submitted by Dave L,
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Seven Misconceptions About Madness and Psychosis
Problematic assumptions abound in our stories. Let's fix that.
Lessons From the Edgy Writing of Blindsight
Author Peter Watts has an engaging voice and a reckless disregard for accuracy.
Episode 336: Star Trek Optimism
No spec fic story is more iconic for optimism than Star Trek.
Episode 334: Monarchy in Spec Fic
All hail the one true podcaster!
Episode 332: Unusual Settings
Castles, spaceships, and high tech cities are all great, but they can get a bit repetitive.
What a Panic on Twitter Revealed About Writers Today
Like any moral panic, this one led to someplace dark.
Respectfully Depicting a Character Adapting to a Disability
While it is true that becoming disabled can be hard, these depictions are exaggerated.
Ronald DeMitchell