Tag: female characters
The World’s Most Thorough Stereotypical Female Character Flowchart
by Cindy Grigg
I came across this awesomely playful Female Character Flowchart and wanted to share it. I found it on a site called OverthinkingIt.com thanks to Alana Mlawski and Carlos A. Hann Commander. Click this link above for a larger view. I’m placing this here merely as a representation so you can get an idea of its fantastic scope. It’s so thorough that you may chuckle while … Read More The World’s Most Thorough Stereotypical Female Character Flowchart
Why Bechdel Testing Your Novel Shows Business Savvy
by Cindy Grigg
It turns out Alison Bechdel gave creatives not only a recipe for becoming more enlightened human beings, but a way to be more business-savvy as well. The test bearing her name helps quantify the representation of women in film, novels, and other creative works. Bechdel Test 101 So what is it? In case you can’t view the image above, in her comic Dykes To … Read More Why Bechdel Testing Your Novel Shows Business Savvy
How to Write Well-Rounded Female Characters in Speculative Fiction
by Cindy Grigg
I was recently on a few Comic Con panels about women in speculative fiction (fantasy, science fiction, and other genres). One of my favorites was titled, “Women Warriors and Female Shamans—How to Avoid Stereotypes in Writing”. I loved hearing from my fellow-panelists as well as audience members. It was super cool! This week, I’m publishing a series of blog posts about how to write whole … Read More How to Write Well-Rounded Female Characters in Speculative Fiction
