Algorithms Quote by Max Barry

Automated gender analysis of my writings often marks me as male, probably because I write about technology, and also about war. But our algorithmic…

— Zeynep Tufekci

Writers of either gender ought to be able to do the opposite sex-that's one basic test of competence, after all.

— Julian Barnes

When you write, you are not either sex. But when you're read you are definitely gendered.

— Hilary Mantel

It's difficult to write a book where a character is on virtually every page of the book but you cannot refer to his or…

— William Least Heat-Moon

People are now writing parts for strong women who might be ambiguous in their gender presentation. They might be gay or trans. But it's…

— Rebecca Root

I think that often my work is obscured by my gender identity.

— Hari Nef

It is difficult to get men to pick up a female author. Women will read men, but men won't read women.

— Lisa Gardner

I don't think I present as gender-conforming on screen, but some people need a little extra information.

— Yance Ford

I don't care whether they're men or women, that's bullshit. A good writer can get into any gender, can get into any mouth. When…

— Patti Smith

I'm interested in dismantling the distinction between masculine and feminine writing both because I think it's a false distinction and, I think, ultimately an…

— Katie Kitamura

I get the feeling that characters are written female when they have to be, and all the other characters are male, and it doesn't…

— Geena Davis

There's a simple way to look at gender: Once upon a time, someone drew a line in the sans of culture and proclaimed with…

— Kate Bornstein