Sunday, July 8, 2012

One for the Ladies

Dear female screenwriters:

I can't speak for my male colleagues, but if you think it isn't obvious to readers of both genders that when you write a story about a husband cheating it's always about a selfish man hurting a sensitive woman and when you write about a wife cheating it's always a journey of self-discovery you would be incorrect.

It is obvious. Very much so.

Just because Firefox spell check doesn't recognize misandry doesn't mean your readers don't recognize it. We sure see it often enough.