People often tell me, "You write such great women." I…
“People often tell me, "You write such great women." I don't think about it, I just write characters as rigorously and as truthfully as I can and hope, no matter their gender, that their humanity comes through.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Advocates writing characters with rigorous honesty, letting their humanity shine beyond gender.
In simple terms: Write characters truthfully, letting their humanity show.
Write with authenticity, not gender bias.
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When to use this quote
- novel writing
- screenwriting
- teaching creative writing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can writers ensure gender bias doesn’t affect authenticity?
- What strategies reveal a character’s humanity?
May ignore systemic gender issues in storytelling.