tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post6411545820680643109..comments2024-01-12T00:48:48.031-06:00Comments on Go Teen Writers: Boys vs. GirlsStephanie Morrillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-65796940793971366012016-06-23T22:46:56.934-05:002016-06-23T22:46:56.934-05:00I hate writing through a girl's POV (as a girl...I hate writing through a girl's POV (as a girl) I'm not 100% sure why. I think it's because I don't like even reading girl's POV. I just end up rolling my eyes or getting annoyed with the character. I love reading books in guy's POV and I enjoy the story more and feel the character more when its a boy. I'm still not 100% sure why and I'm new to writing so I wasnt sure that it was an okay thing for a girl to write in a boy's pov but yay now I know its sort of normal haha.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02392146414151319627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-52581957715693458122014-01-01T06:11:43.783-06:002014-01-01T06:11:43.783-06:00I find it easier to write through a girls POV even...I find it easier to write through a girls POV even though I am a guy. I feel comfortable inside a girls head especially after writing a 600k series with a female MC. I just feel that it is easier to write confusion and emotion with a female lead. A guy doesn't get confused without getting angry and he would often hide his emotions. Most often I would use a shy girl.<br />Also I have no qualms with reading through a girls POV or a males.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16036554158215605891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-66552159906685879782013-09-19T18:23:05.706-05:002013-09-19T18:23:05.706-05:00Interesting post... I have no idea why girls can r...Interesting post... I have no idea why girls can read about boys and girls but boys usually only want to read about boys. I guess it's the same with girls can wear pink and blue but boys can pretty much never wear pink, haha. Honestly though, I am a girl and I've always had a hard time writing female protagonists. I always end up making them into boring mary-sue versions of myself, haha. I suppose that may be because I'm used to reading mainly about boys.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03363414676211868617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-57395845799821311172013-06-30T23:54:15.875-05:002013-06-30T23:54:15.875-05:00I can write as males, but only if they're youn...I can write as males, but only if they're younger than me. I once wrote a book half from the perspective of an eleven-year-old boy, it was easier than I thought it would be.Emily L.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-70978581077540763802012-08-18T18:58:25.361-05:002012-08-18T18:58:25.361-05:00Interesting fact: my latest WIP had two main chara...Interesting fact: my latest WIP had two main characters - one male and one female. :P The chapters alternated between perspectives, so it was really cool to write.<br /><br />Generally, though, I write from a female's perspective. It's easier for me. Olivia Smithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06248659353869417682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-31365590705576291152012-08-18T08:32:22.742-05:002012-08-18T08:32:22.742-05:00I mostly write through females but I did write thr...I mostly write through females but I did write through an adult male once...different but a good writing exercise :)Mandi Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16716064522650278048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-19455105915987549362012-08-18T01:18:42.007-05:002012-08-18T01:18:42.007-05:00Great post!
I don't care which gender I read ...Great post!<br /><br />I don't care which gender I read about, but I've noticed that I tend to write female MCs. It's a lot easier.<br />However, my current story has lots of male supporting characters - so I have to think a lot about how they'd talk and act.<br />It's challenging sometimes, but it really helps me learn.Katenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-726340621356878462012-08-17T19:41:48.776-05:002012-08-17T19:41:48.776-05:00That is a good point, and I almost brought up The ...That is a good point, and I almost brought up The Hunger Games as a great example of a female protagonists that both boys and girls love! Boys do still read, though. I think most of them just don't think there are enough "boyish" books out there...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-62948906508674337612012-08-17T19:06:50.953-05:002012-08-17T19:06:50.953-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Carilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03244374169659640476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-58220777471290704342012-08-17T09:41:00.581-05:002012-08-17T09:41:00.581-05:00Also, from what I've heard from writer's I...Also, from what I've heard from writer's I've met, female protagonists sell better because, statistically speaking, the majority of people who buy books are female. Not that a male protagonist can't sell, but it's all about the marketing. Not to bring up an exceptional example, but The Hunger Games has done quite well with both genders, even with a female protagonist. I think this is about marketing, too. Vampire romance = not as popular with guys. Battle for survival = potential male/female readership. Balance is great, though. Deborah Rocheleauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00780083960874341778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-16953549551154816782012-08-17T07:48:38.972-05:002012-08-17T07:48:38.972-05:00I write abt. girls because I AM a girl... So I kin...I write abt. girls because I AM a girl... So I kind of relate to that more. Also because I have no idea how a guy would think, so I have a harder time writing their POV.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-43411690426460141722012-08-17T07:40:35.827-05:002012-08-17T07:40:35.827-05:00Glad it helped you out, Madison! Definitely go for...Glad it helped you out, Madison! Definitely go for it, and let us know how it turns out! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-63462308155210017072012-08-17T07:39:46.600-05:002012-08-17T07:39:46.600-05:00Haha, thanks, Rachelle! Lists are such a thing wit...Haha, thanks, Rachelle! Lists are such a thing with me. Clearly, I have a problem. ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-68488357169060146142012-08-17T07:39:08.352-05:002012-08-17T07:39:08.352-05:00Woop-Woop, Jessica! ;)Woop-Woop, Jessica! ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-40899872900552159722012-08-17T02:03:07.463-05:002012-08-17T02:03:07.463-05:00It's funny you should bring this up, because I...It's funny you should bring this up, because I just recently came up with not one, but TWO book ideas that required a male POV. I was a tad bit hesitant about it, but now I think I'm going to go for it. Thanks!Madison Hinesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-37356485876816133962012-08-17T01:28:29.411-05:002012-08-17T01:28:29.411-05:00Great post, Rachel!
It is SO true about how most...Great post, Rachel! <br /><br />It is SO true about how most girls like reading both POVs, yet guys seem to stay away from a female POV! I personally like to write from a girl's POV. I guess it's because I'm used to the tangle of emotions and feelings the average girl goes through. Especially the fact that they let it out to the world, while guys keep it bottled up inside. :)<br /><br />Thanks for the post, Rachel!Writer_At_Heartnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-7843457690015858652012-08-16T20:43:30.564-05:002012-08-16T20:43:30.564-05:00Jessica! LOL!
Rachel, you do lists extremely well...Jessica! LOL!<br /><br />Rachel, you do lists extremely well. :) Loved reading this post and through all the comments, too.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06150136011032761640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-30417080004996610012012-08-16T18:19:24.342-05:002012-08-16T18:19:24.342-05:00I absolutely adored this post. Personally, I love ...I absolutely adored this post. Personally, I love writing from a guy's perspective, or choosing a guy as my main character. For some reason, I find it easier to write and am more comfortable. When it comes to writing with a female protagonist things suddenly become more complicated and harder to write. Emotions, thoughts and feelings become much more heavier and can sometimes be hard to get down on a page. The only thing I enjoy when writing from a female's perspective is my ability to be able to relate to the character and understand how she may feel! <br /><br />I loved the post, Rachel. I'm homeschooled myself! Woop-Woop to all the homeschool kids, we rule! :) Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12867113371559149819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-15718089115080136422012-08-16T16:05:40.260-05:002012-08-16T16:05:40.260-05:00honestly, i feel perfectly comfortable writing fro...honestly, i feel perfectly comfortable writing from a guy's POV. In fact, most of my main characters have been guys. Maybe it's just because I'm a bit of a tomboy. . . They're a bit more predictable than girls though.rockclimbergirlhttp://climbersjourney.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-13247272849215023452012-08-16T15:52:09.799-05:002012-08-16T15:52:09.799-05:00just out of curiosity... since we are on the topic...just out of curiosity... since we are on the topic of genders in writting I propose a poll. I have been thinking about this lately as i open go teen writers and i sometimes find myself wondering how many guys are there interested in writing. I ask all the guys who want to, of course, to reply to this comment so i dont feel alone out here! Oh and i write in a male POV because its how i feel most comfortable, it just feels safe. When it comes to reading however i prefer a girls POV i like reading all those emotional details and so one its just more fun and compelling to read, i like details and thats something male MC dont always bring to the picture. (I'm sorry if my english is bad, i'm portuguese, I speak perfect english but writing, not so much)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04937639301117262584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-81656451242866853722012-08-16T15:18:33.122-05:002012-08-16T15:18:33.122-05:00So glad you enjoyed it, Amanda! Welcome to GTW! :)...So glad you enjoyed it, Amanda! Welcome to GTW! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-87720164857272266062012-08-16T15:17:42.148-05:002012-08-16T15:17:42.148-05:00I've thought about doing that exact same thing...I've thought about doing that exact same thing, Sarah! You'll have to let me know how it goes. ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-22929738924397264992012-08-16T15:16:29.900-05:002012-08-16T15:16:29.900-05:00That's so interesting! It's nice to hear o...That's so interesting! It's nice to hear of a girl who actually prefers writing about guys. That means there's hope for the rest of us! ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-55359288824019294312012-08-16T15:15:47.860-05:002012-08-16T15:15:47.860-05:00I'm the oldest of three girls, Anna, so I tota...I'm the oldest of three girls, Anna, so I totally get where you're coming from! ;) I relate to females better, too...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-61076972992890146012012-08-16T15:14:50.049-05:002012-08-16T15:14:50.049-05:00I totally agree with your comment about how simila...I totally agree with your comment about how similar guys and girls are. I have some guy friends that are very sensitive and emotional, and some girl friends that are blunt and unsentimental! Either gender can be the backbone for a really great story. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com