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In the writing world, characters tend to fit the mold of being straight and having no trouble with their gender identity. However, in real life, there are many people who don't fit this stereotype. People can be bisexual, gay, lesbian, asexual, or transgender, and it can be tough to create and write a character who has a different gender identity or sexuality than you do. It's possible, however, to accomplish the task and create a well-rounded character who can lead your story. [Edit]Steps [Edit]Writing Well Design a character, not just "a lesbian" or "a trans boy." Before deciding on your...

  Hong Kong’s Kim Jong-un impersonator, publicly known as Howard X, published a Facebook post on January 19 revealing that police raided his apartment in October and arrested him for possession of a firearm without a license. Howard X added that police hasn’t pressed charges, and that he was released on bail under the condition he reports to the police station every six weeks. Along with his Facebook post, the comedian shared a photo of his most recent police appearance, to which he took a toy rocket: Press Release – Kim Jong Un impersonator arrested by Hong Kong Police Click here for full...

In the writing world, characters tend to fit the mold of being straight and having no trouble with their gender identity. However, in real life, there are many people who don't fit this stereotype. People can be bisexual, gay, lesbian, asexual, or transgender, and it can be tough to create and write a character who has a different gender identity or sexuality than you do. It's possible, however, to accomplish the task and create a well-rounded character who can lead your story. [Edit]Steps [Edit]Writing Well Design a character, not just "a lesbian" or "a trans boy." Before deciding on your...