Why Don't Women Write about Women?

Hey Fangirls! In this newest FA episode, M and Bea work on an underlying question in fandom discussion - why is it that mostly female writers don’t tend to write about female characters? It’s a complex situation involving society, the patriarchy, and writer’s rooms.

fic!Club:

“Something Smart to Do” by Kianspo

https://archiveofourown.org/works/14501889?view_adult=true

“My Love Will Forever be Stronger than Stone (Don’t be Afraid You are Never Alone)” by Resacon1990

https://archiveofourown.org/works/24118522

“Someone that Hates to see me Go” by Autumnhobbit

https://archiveofourown.org/works/8113246

Rec Corner!

Bea: "The Proper Care Of Foxes" By laiqualaurelote

https://archiveofourown.org/works/27550078

M: “Tidings of Comfort and Joy” by Xx_vergil_xX

https://archiveofourown.org/works/43723362/chapters/109947387

Referenced:

“Empty space (waves and particles)” by kathkin

https://archiveofourown.org/works/44061747

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Hosted by M and Bea

Music by Gabe Jensen

Produced by Miranda Sherrell

Edited by Miranda Sherrell

Consulted by Erica Bravo

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