Date
8-9-2024
Department
College of Arts and Sciences
Degree
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
Chair
Sarah Rice
Keywords
Authentic Voice, Historical Fiction, Christian Fiction
Disciplines
Creative Writing
Recommended Citation
Myers, James B., "Are You Really Qualified? Overcoming the Challenges of Authentic Voice in Characterization Across Race and Gender" (2024). Masters Theses. 1189.
https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/masters/1189
Abstract
This thesis challenges the idea that writers lack the qualifications to write in authentic voice across race and gender. The artist’s statement explains the origin of the novel and the driving forces that contributed to the creative manuscript. The desire to develop a piece of historical fiction with characters of different races and genders necessitated an in-depth critical analysis. In the analysis of the obstacles associated with writing across race and gender, the thesis identifies challenges, the psychological aspects of character development, and the solutions to overcoming inherent problems. God’s Word and unwavering love is woven throughout the work to emphasize His role in everyday life. Finally, the first ten chapters of Bonnie Buckshire, a historical fiction novel, demonstrate the ideas shared in the critical analysis.
