Writing an intersex character: 5 authenticity reader tips

Wondering how to write an intersex character? In my work as an authenticity reader, I've seen lots of fiction and nonfiction manuscripts featuring intersex characters. Here are my thoughts on the context of writing intersex characters, popular representation, and the top mistakes I see from authors.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
0:00 Introduction
0:23 Context on intersex representation
1:24 Thoughts on non-intersex authors writing intersex characters
3:35 Mistake 1: made-up body types
5:45 Mistake 2: lack of attention to race and ethnicity
8:25 Mistake 3: implying intersex causes being trans or nonbinary
10:19 Mistake 4: using intersex as a plot twist
12:12 Mistake 5: not integrating into the story's context


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RESOURCES:
🌸 Intersex OwnVoices list by bogiperson: https://www.obvibase.com/p/BRhZeTG6GZ...
🌸 Intersex Justice Project on Instagram:   / intersexjusticeproject  
🌸 Alok's post on the racist origins of the sex binary and phrase "opposite sex:"   / cm-e_g3hdjx  

LINKS:
🌸 Hire me as a sensitivity reader: https://hanslindahl.com/intersex-sens...
🌸 Support my work on Patreon:   / hihellohans  
🌸 Instagram:   / hihellohans  
🌸 Twitter:   / hihellohans