The Writer's Mindset

The Heroine's Journey and Reader Expectations (with Gail Carriger)


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Gail Carriger has multiple NYT bestsellers and over a million books in print in dozens of different languages. She writes comedies of manners mixed with urban fantasy (and sexy queer joy as G. L. Carriger). She is best known for the Parasol Protectorate and Finishing School series. She was once an archaeologist and is fond of shoes, octopuses, and tea.

In this episode, you'll learn:

  • The differences between The Hero's Journey and The Heroine's Journey
  • Why The Heroine's Journey is often looked down on or forgotten
  • The importance of reader expectations

Find Gail

  • Website: https://gailcarriger.com/
  • Facebook: https://gailcarriger.com/FB
  • Instagram: https://instagram.com/gailcarriger/
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/gailcarriger
  • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/gailcarriger


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