Title:
A tale of two titties : a writer's guide to conquering the most sexist tropes in literary history
Author:
Publication Date:
2024
Publication Information:
Naperville, Illinois : Sourcebooks, [2024]
©2024
Physical Description:
xvii, 266 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
ISBN:
9781464224393
9781728295091
Abstract:
"Let's face it, women's representation in literature really sucks. And that's mostly because of the male authors who write female characters like they're nothing more than playthings in their stories. Whether they have breasts like ripe peaches or curves like a racetrack, the literary ladies gracing the pages of bestselling books rarely serve a purpose beyond supporting a male character (or giving him something to fantasize about). But what are you supposed to do about it if you can't even get a foot (or, I guess, a boob) in the door? You beat them at their own game. In this hilarious yet incisive guide, you'll learn how to write women just like a bestselling male author--stereotypes, tropes, objectification, and all--so you can start dismantling the system from the inside. With thoughtful literary analysis, interactive exercises, and commentary that perfectly straddles the line between satirical hilarity and righteous indignation, A Tale of Two Titties is both an illuminating study of women's representation in literature and an absurd (yet accurate) guide to writing through the male gaze." author's website.
Contents:
Introduction -- Part I. Training bra : The basics ; Tit for tat ; Beyond the fruit basket ; Anatomically correct ; The do's & don'ts ; Body of work -- Part II. Bralette : The muses ; Putting words in her mouth ; Musing on muses ; Find your way -- Part III. The push up bra : The crux of the issue ; A woman's place ; The role she plays ; The genre jaunt ; He said, she said ; The balance of fame and fortune ; The heart of the matter.
Language:
English