I did some writing last night, nothing exciting, but I did feel inspired to write again. It's been a while. I blame my new weird fascination/goal. I've been trying to improve my mind by learning something different. I wanted to learn about something I previously knew nothing about, something that would be "new to me." Last night,… Continue reading 610 Kirby Street, I’m Writing Again.
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Female Protagonists: A Reading Rant
I think it’s admirable when a male writer tries to write a strong, female protagonist. In my reading experience, men don’t usually write a female character as the main character in their stories. I see a lot more women do this than men.That said, I had a buddy of mine once tell me that he… Continue reading Female Protagonists: A Reading Rant
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The “Bechdel Test”
Last week, I was catching up on some of my blog reading and I read something that REALLY intrigued me. It's called the "Bechdel Test." It's used to identify gender bias in fiction, especially in films, though it easily crosses over into the written word. In order to pass the test, the movie or book must contain… Continue reading The “Bechdel Test”
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