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Have you seen the memes about men writing women poorly in movies, shows, and books? They are hilarious! But unfortunately, it’s not just men who struggle to write women respectfully. In this episode, I discuss the cliches of female characters, why authors rely on these cliches, and how you can avoid focusing on external features of your female characters. Writing a book with strong characters can be a challenge, but I’m here to support you and guide you through the process of writing women respectfully.
Have more questions about this topic? Chat with me on Instagram @ariellehadfield.authorcoach or join me in a coaching call where we can discuss your characters and any other questions you have.
In this episode we cover:
- The cliche that women characters need to be beautiful but can’t know they’re beautiful
- Examples of women’s worth being dependent on men’s approval in popular songs
- Why focusing on physical transformation is problematic for authors
- How to show internal transformation in your characters
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More about The Prologue: helping authors craft a stronger story
Welcome to The Prologue, with author coach, Arielle Hadfield.
You’ve got an idea for a story. Now it’s time to get it on paper. The writing world can be a strange and scary place, but you don’t have to face it alone.
In this podcast, Arielle guides authors through all the steps of writing a book.
This includes how to take a simple idea and transform it into an entire story with complete characters and a compelling plot, editing strategies, and mindfulness skills to help break through writer’s block, handle rejection, and find courage to step outside your comfort zone to get your story out of your head and into stores.
Arielle Hadfield began as an author. Soon she was able to combine her writing and editing skills with her background in mental health and life coaching to become the first of its kind author coach!
Tune in every Tuesday to learn how to craft a stronger story. With examples from books, movies, and music, and a fun, encouraging, and kind environment, Arielle will help you reach your goals, no matter how far-fetched they feel today.