FanFiAddict | Writing the Opposite Gender with Stephen Aryan | Mini-Masterclass | SFF Addicts Ep. 112 @FanFiAddict | Uploaded July 2024 | Updated October 2024, 8 hours ago.
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they delve into a mini-masterclass on Writing the Opposite Gender with author Stephen Aryan. During the episode, Stephen bridges the gap between genders, exploring the importance of writing outside your own gender, stereotypes and how men often write women badly, how to enjoy writing the opposite gender, the advantages of writing in SFF, how to research other genders, gender norms and little details, intent and power dynamics, awareness, biases, empathy and more.
NOTE: This is part two of a two-part chat with Stephen. Click here to check out part one: youtu.be/AH9Y3CZyz8E?si=uPb0QbJsJ8r_4-2j
OUR SPONSOR:
The Dryad's Crown is a multi-generational epic fantasy tale of love and loss, an emotional, coming-of-age debut and the first volume in a gritty saga set in the immersive world of Efre Ousel.
Purchase The Dryad's Crown by David Hopkins below in paperback, eBook and audiobook. For more information, visit David's website.
thatdavidhopkins.com
SHOUTOUT TO THE 'SFF ADDICT' PATRONS:
Thank you David Hopkins, Luke F. Shepherd, Daniel Ryan, Zach Parker, Christopher R. DuBois and Luke A. Winch for supporting us on Patreon at $10+.
SUPPORT THE SHOW:
- Patreon (for exclusive bonus episodes, author readings, book giveaways and more): patreon.com/sffaddictspod
- Merch shop (for a selection of tees, tote bags, mugs and more): sffaddicts.creator-spring.com
- Rate and review SFF Addicts on your platform of choice, and share us with your friends
EMAIL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS:
sffaddictspod@gmail.com
OUTLINE:
0:00 - Intro & Sponsor
6:01 - Writing outside your own gender
8:01 - Favorite female and male characters
12:05 - Stereotypes and men writing women badly
21:45 - Why we enjoy writing the opposite gender
25:50 - The advantages of writing in SFF
32:53 - How to research other genders
37:15 - Gender norms, experiences and little details
47:32 - Sexual assault, intent and power dynamics
56:18 - Awareness, biases and empathy
59:14 - Outro
ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Stephen Aryan is the author of The Coward, The Warrior, The Judas Blossom and more. His newest release is The Blood Dimmed Tide, which you can purchase here: angryrobotbooks.com/books/the-blood-dimmed-tide
Find Stephen on:
Twitter: twitter.com/SteveAryan
Amazon: amazon.com/stores/Stephen-Aryan/author/B00QLCIA2Q
YouTube: youtube.com/c/StephenAryan44
stephen-aryan.com
ABOUT OUR HOSTS:
Adrian M. Gibson is a podcaster, writer and illustrator. His debut novel, Mushroom Blues, is available now in eBook, paperback and hardcover. Buy it here: amzn.to/3Ptg2SH
Find Adrian on:
Twitter: twitter.com/adrianmgibson
adrianmgibson.com
M.J. Kuhn is the author of Among Thieves and its sequel Thick as Thieves, both of which you can buy here:
simonandschuster.com/books/Among-Thieves/M-J-Kuhn/Tales-of-Thamorr/9781982142148
simonandschuster.com/books/Thick-as-Thieves/M-J-Kuhn/Tales-of-Thamorr/9781668013632
Find M.J. on:
Twitter: twitter.com/mjkuhnbooks
mjkuhn.com
FIND US ONLINE:
Twitter: twitter.com/SFFAddictsPod
Instagram: instagram.com/sffaddictspod
MUSIC:
Intro: "Into The Grid" by MellauSFX: pond5.com/royalty-free-music/item/42726095-grid-80s-synthwave-electronic
Outro: “Galactic Synthwave” by Divion: pond5.com/royalty-free-music/item/141376336-galactic-synthwave
AD ATTRIBUTION:
- "Ensom Lokk" by Sissel Morken Gullord
- "Ancient Life" by wildsound159
- Padrinan - Pixabay
- Yuril Yarema: istockphoto.com/en/video/amazing-inspirational-epic-drone-footage-of-wild-green-pine-forest-high-in-mountains-gm1338202745-418861949
- Robsonphoto: istockphoto.com/en/video/magic-green-and-foggy-forest-trees-nature-with-flying-fireflies-gm1492032653-516167494
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- Ivan Zastavetskyi: istockphoto.com/en/video/sword-with-blood-against-the-background-of-night-and-bright-light-that-shimmers-gm1299748735-392275167
- Nissim Farin: istockphoto.com/en/video/big-medieval-army-moving-forwards-gm1146044150-308676848
- joe_hackney - Pixabay
- Roman Razhyk: istockphoto.com/en/video/close-look-on-eruption-of-the-fagradalsfjall-volcano-in-iceland-gm1333774272-416142135
- Artrotozwork: istockphoto.com/en/video/mystical-pine-forest-on-the-mountainside-in-a-misty-haze-is-very-beautiful-and-gm1476249105-505506961
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Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they delve into a mini-masterclass on Writing the Opposite Gender with author Stephen Aryan. During the episode, Stephen bridges the gap between genders, exploring the importance of writing outside your own gender, stereotypes and how men often write women badly, how to enjoy writing the opposite gender, the advantages of writing in SFF, how to research other genders, gender norms and little details, intent and power dynamics, awareness, biases, empathy and more.
NOTE: This is part two of a two-part chat with Stephen. Click here to check out part one: youtu.be/AH9Y3CZyz8E?si=uPb0QbJsJ8r_4-2j
OUR SPONSOR:
The Dryad's Crown is a multi-generational epic fantasy tale of love and loss, an emotional, coming-of-age debut and the first volume in a gritty saga set in the immersive world of Efre Ousel.
Purchase The Dryad's Crown by David Hopkins below in paperback, eBook and audiobook. For more information, visit David's website.
thatdavidhopkins.com
SHOUTOUT TO THE 'SFF ADDICT' PATRONS:
Thank you David Hopkins, Luke F. Shepherd, Daniel Ryan, Zach Parker, Christopher R. DuBois and Luke A. Winch for supporting us on Patreon at $10+.
SUPPORT THE SHOW:
- Patreon (for exclusive bonus episodes, author readings, book giveaways and more): patreon.com/sffaddictspod
- Merch shop (for a selection of tees, tote bags, mugs and more): sffaddicts.creator-spring.com
- Rate and review SFF Addicts on your platform of choice, and share us with your friends
EMAIL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS:
sffaddictspod@gmail.com
OUTLINE:
0:00 - Intro & Sponsor
6:01 - Writing outside your own gender
8:01 - Favorite female and male characters
12:05 - Stereotypes and men writing women badly
21:45 - Why we enjoy writing the opposite gender
25:50 - The advantages of writing in SFF
32:53 - How to research other genders
37:15 - Gender norms, experiences and little details
47:32 - Sexual assault, intent and power dynamics
56:18 - Awareness, biases and empathy
59:14 - Outro
ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Stephen Aryan is the author of The Coward, The Warrior, The Judas Blossom and more. His newest release is The Blood Dimmed Tide, which you can purchase here: angryrobotbooks.com/books/the-blood-dimmed-tide
Find Stephen on:
Twitter: twitter.com/SteveAryan
Amazon: amazon.com/stores/Stephen-Aryan/author/B00QLCIA2Q
YouTube: youtube.com/c/StephenAryan44
stephen-aryan.com
ABOUT OUR HOSTS:
Adrian M. Gibson is a podcaster, writer and illustrator. His debut novel, Mushroom Blues, is available now in eBook, paperback and hardcover. Buy it here: amzn.to/3Ptg2SH
Find Adrian on:
Twitter: twitter.com/adrianmgibson
adrianmgibson.com
M.J. Kuhn is the author of Among Thieves and its sequel Thick as Thieves, both of which you can buy here:
simonandschuster.com/books/Among-Thieves/M-J-Kuhn/Tales-of-Thamorr/9781982142148
simonandschuster.com/books/Thick-as-Thieves/M-J-Kuhn/Tales-of-Thamorr/9781668013632
Find M.J. on:
Twitter: twitter.com/mjkuhnbooks
mjkuhn.com
FIND US ONLINE:
Twitter: twitter.com/SFFAddictsPod
Instagram: instagram.com/sffaddictspod
MUSIC:
Intro: "Into The Grid" by MellauSFX: pond5.com/royalty-free-music/item/42726095-grid-80s-synthwave-electronic
Outro: “Galactic Synthwave” by Divion: pond5.com/royalty-free-music/item/141376336-galactic-synthwave
AD ATTRIBUTION:
- "Ensom Lokk" by Sissel Morken Gullord
- "Ancient Life" by wildsound159
- Padrinan - Pixabay
- Yuril Yarema: istockphoto.com/en/video/amazing-inspirational-epic-drone-footage-of-wild-green-pine-forest-high-in-mountains-gm1338202745-418861949
- Robsonphoto: istockphoto.com/en/video/magic-green-and-foggy-forest-trees-nature-with-flying-fireflies-gm1492032653-516167494
- RockfordMedia: istockphoto.com/en/video/castle-lit-up-inside-in-the-evening-gm1500332176-521797742
- nemke: istockphoto.com/en/video/epic-fantasy-battle-gm1190941490-337789147 / istockphoto.com/en/video/warrior-woman-with-sword-on-battlefield-gm1399251091-453169551
- Ivan Zastavetskyi: istockphoto.com/en/video/sword-with-blood-against-the-background-of-night-and-bright-light-that-shimmers-gm1299748735-392275167
- Nissim Farin: istockphoto.com/en/video/big-medieval-army-moving-forwards-gm1146044150-308676848
- joe_hackney - Pixabay
- Roman Razhyk: istockphoto.com/en/video/close-look-on-eruption-of-the-fagradalsfjall-volcano-in-iceland-gm1333774272-416142135
- Artrotozwork: istockphoto.com/en/video/mystical-pine-forest-on-the-mountainside-in-a-misty-haze-is-very-beautiful-and-gm1476249105-505506961
#writing #gender #fantasy #interview #scifi #booktube #writingadvice #sciencefiction #podcast #publishing #books
