00:11:57 KCWC Classroom 3: We love QUESTIONS. Really, we do. Please *DO* post QUESTIONS into the CHAT window to EVERYONE. Capitalize the word QUESTION. That will help the host not miss any questions and prioritize them for the instructor. Example: QUESTION -- Why is the sky blue? Please *DO NOT* post direct PRIVATE questions to the host. That messes up the chat screen. 00:14:12 Rhonda Dragomir: Looking forward to this presentation! 00:15:04 Rhonda Dragomir: We can hear you fine, Gregg. 00:16:05 Rhonda Dragomir: Attesting to this truth... men matter! 00:17:15 Rhonda Dragomir: There are so many male stereotypes in my genre - historical romance. I'm looking forward to learning. 00:17:21 Hannah R. Conway: We are ready to roll! :) 00:18:30 Martha Artyomenko: In Montana, if you have taken drivers education, you can get your license at 14.5. =) 00:19:07 RJ Thesman: On the farm, we had to learn to drive at 14. 00:19:49 Martha Artyomenko: Yes, for farming reasons, that is why Montana has such a young age. 00:20:33 Rhonda Dragomir: I greatly appreciate the opportunity to relax and listen. 00:23:36 Rhonda Dragomir: QUESTION: If we want to attract male readers, should we avoid the romance genre? For example, should I create my WIP as an historical novel instead of a historical romance? 00:24:50 JennDoss: QUESTION: Does having a female protagonist deter men from reading even if there are strong male supporting characters? 00:30:57 Gregg Bridgeman: Great questions by the way. Keep them coming! 00:33:49 KCWC Classroom 3: Having trouble seeing everything? In ZOOM go to the upper right corner and select VIEW then try a different setting. Maybe Side-By-Side Speaker will work better for you! 00:35:30 Rhonda Dragomir: As I'm writing, I often ask, "Would my husband or brother do this?" If the answer is "no," I need to edit. 00:36:26 Martha Artyomenko: Everyone is so different. I live in a very male dominated household with four sons, and they are all so different. 00:37:12 Hannah R. Conway: Love this quote! 00:38:05 Martha Artyomenko: You will likely answer this, but often men in books show emotion through anger rather than a softness or healthier emotions. What are some ways that you show emotion other than anger in a healthy way? 00:38:20 Rhonda Dragomir: Contemporary culture conditions us to place a higher value on mens' sensitivity and feminine traits than on true male identity, particularly regarding physicality. 00:41:31 Susan M'Chelle Brannock: You mentioned three Ps? Protector, provider, and what else? 00:41:36 Hannah R. Conway: 30 Minutes Remaining. 30 Minutes. 00:41:42 JennDoss: Priests 00:41:42 Martha Artyomenko: Not always negative emotions, like reflecting sadness, grief, etc. 00:41:43 Gregg Bridgeman: Priest 00:41:44 Courtney Grice: Priests 00:41:51 Susan M'Chelle Brannock: Thank you. 00:43:13 Rhonda Dragomir: I've got chills. Such talent. 00:43:51 KCWC Classroom 3: 30 minutes remaining. THIRTY minutes. 00:46:01 Rhonda Dragomir: https://www.amazon.com/Men-Like-Waffles-Women-Spaghetti-Understanding/dp/0736968881 00:46:11 Rhonda Dragomir: The book Gregg mentioned. 00:47:19 Gregg Bridgeman: The notes for Class 3 contain HUNDREDS of resources also 00:53:01 Rhonda Dragomir: You're courageous to address this, and thank you for the biblical viewpoint. Writers sometimes feed this warping of biblical sexuality. 00:57:39 Rhonda Dragomir: My reality was altered when I learned my hometown police followed a black man in my church as he drove through an affluent neighborhood. Profiling exists, and it's wrong. 01:01:16 Hannah R. Conway: 10 minutes remaining. 10 Minutes. 01:01:48 KCWC Classroom 3: 10 minutes remaining. TEN minutes. 01:02:15 Martha Artyomenko: My kids are Russian, and we were studying how in Hollywood and often books, usually the bad guy is Russian/Ukrainian. 01:04:45 Rhonda Dragomir: This material is excellent and useful. Thank you! 01:06:57 Susan M'Chelle Brannock: This is so good! 01:07:12 Hannah R. Conway: 5 minutes remaining. 5 minutes. 01:07:15 KCWC Classroom 3: 5 minutes remaining. FIVE minutes. 01:08:40 Dory Oda: QUESTION: An example of a flawed character that is still realistic? Help me with the flaws part! 01:08:40 Rhonda Dragomir: QUESTION: In my historical WIP (Civil War era) attitudes about race and gender were very skewed. How do you portray history realistically without seeming to endorse their attitudes? 01:08:42 RJ Thesman: Great info - have you guys considered writing a craft book with this content? 01:09:24 Rhonda Dragomir: RJ - yes! A book would be awesome. It would be on my bookshelf. 01:10:24 Courtney Grice: I've really enjoyed this. Thank you both very much. 01:10:36 KCWC Classroom 3: Please finish up and close out. Our time is up. 01:10:58 JennDoss: Thank you! This has given me a whole new perspective. I never thought my works would be directed toward men. 01:11:10 Lynn Watson: Thank you!