A thorough explanation as to why you should not kill your trans characters, along with the EXTREMELY few caveat-filled instances where it is moderately acceptable.
Tag: transphobia
Transphobic Villains and Redemption Arcs #AuthorToolboxBlogHop
The ins and outs of transphobic villains, as well as how to (and if you should) redeem them.
The Model Minority #AuthorToolboxBlogHop
An exploration of what the Model Minority trope is and why perfection isn't always a good thing.
What to Do When Your Writing is Called Transphobic #AuthorToolboxBlogHop
A look into what to do if and when someone says your work is transphobic, or a brief guide to apologies, reparations, and self-improvement.
Coming Out Stories #AuthorToolboxBlogHop
How to make "Coming Out Stories" not all about cisgender people and give the narrative back over to your transgender characters.
Transphobia, Harassment, and Trauma Porn
A look at the different kinds of transphobia, as well as how (and if) they should be written.
The Ethics of Headcanon
A list of seven different kinds of transgender headcanons, how they can go wrong, and how best to ethically choose characters to envision as transgender.
Dreadnought by April Daniels
Parallels between becoming a superhero and transitioning in April Daniels' DREADNOUGHT, a review.
“Small Changes Over Long Periods of Time” by K. M. Szpara
Transphobia in the medical and cis gay communities and transgender body horror in K. M. Szpara's "Small Changes Over Long Periods of Time" from TRANSCENDENT 3, a review.