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Stepping Into Another Gender’s Voiceom a Different Gender

Presented by: Allan E. Ansorge | Chris Kelsey | Ernest Lancaster | J. R. Ripley | Jeremy Finley | Nancy West
Categories: Characters | Gender | Point of View

Allan E. Ansorge, Chris Kelsey, Ernest Lancaster, J.R. Ripley, Jeremy Finley, and Nancy West discuss the art of writing characters of a different gender. They explore authenticity, empathy, and the craft techniques that help writers avoid stereotypes while deepening perspective.

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