The club will be meeting on 9 November at 08:30 AM Pacific Time via Zoom.
Speaker begins at 10:00 AM PT

Female Gaze and Unconscious Patriarchy in Storytelling

Description: How are invisible misogyny and involuntary patriarchy woven into popular narratives? This introductory workshop explores the concept of the male gaze and its subtle yet powerful influence on storytelling. Examine how the unconscious normalization of patriarchal viewpoints shapes the way we portray gender, and introduce the female gaze—not as a binary inverse, but as a more encompassing practical, transformative alternative. Explore examples of popular narratives that have been able to break away from patriarchal norms, by crafting more nuanced and even unlikable female characters, portray positive masculinity, and develop stories that are authentic, inclusive, and reflective of a wider range of human experience. This workshop will help writers start thinking more critically about gender depictions in media, empowering participants to craft stories that challenge entrenched norms and embrace more inclusive, authentic perspectives.

Speaker bio: Amy Z. Chan is an author of romantic comedies and other stories with escapist happily ever afters. A daughter of Chinese immigrants, a feminist, a foodie, and a California girl by way of NY/NJ. A Vassar College and Clarion West Writers Workshop alumna who spent over a decade reviewing for Publisher’s Weekly, Amy is also a successful indie author with several secret pen names. She offers marketing and editorial services at pomegranateauthors.com (but is currently closed to new clients). She is represented by Hillary Fazzari at Bradford Literary.

TO ATTEND THIS MEETING

BARW members in good standing: The meeting registration link can be found in our groups.io forum.

Non-members: A Paypal link will be added at some point in the future.