Advice for Writers: Are You Writing “Dessert” or “Broccoli”?
As long as I can remember, I’ve divided the movies, books, and TV shows I consume into two kinds of projects: “dessert” and “broccoli.” Dessert is the kind of project I can’t wait to read or watch — and the kind that leaves me breathless and enraptured and totally entertained when I do. These projects [...]
Advice to Authors: Stereotypes Are Your Enemy — But Also Your Friend!
If you’re a writer, you’ve heard it again and again: avoid stereotypes! And it’s really good advice. First, it’s just plain boring when your characters act in a predictable, stereotypical fashion — when gay guys are snappy dressers with bitchy comebacks, when black women are always sassy, when disabled or autistic kids are always brilliant [...]
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