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A GUIDE TO

AUTHENTIC

REPRESENTATION

IN STORYTELLING

 

About

Rewrite the BiLine's Bi+ Representation Tool is a self-reflection tool for writers and other creators to develop more authentic, visible bi+ characters and stories.  Like the Bechdel test – which addresses unintentional bias and representational imbalance of women in film –our 16 questions help pave the way for more inclusive on-screen portrayals of bi+ people.   

 

The tool is accompanied by a guide, Bi+ Narratives: A Guide to Authentic Representation in Storytelling, that is informed by our original qualitative research on over 80 films and TV shows.  We offer carefully selected films and TV shows that serve as case studies to help the user of this guide better understand how film and TV have misrepresented bi+ people – and how we can change that! 

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The primary authors of this guide are Aaron Hammersley and Christina Fialho. Thank you to Tamiah Bantum, Allie Baker, Alyssa Appleton, and Sam Bissonnette for reviewing and editing earlier versions of this resource, and Haley Keim for the stunning design.

To access the tool and accompanying guide, please share a little about you!

Do you identify as bi+ (i.e. bisexual, pansexual, fluid, queer or any other term for folx who are attracted to more than one gender)?
Yes
No
I prefer not to say.
What profession best describes you? Mark all that apply.
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“This thoughtful and innovative guide has already become an invaluable resource in my own work, as a bi+ screenwriter. The questions and reminders about how bi+ characters and themes are received by a general audience are challenging me to bring greater nuance and clarity to my writing. No one can represent the entire bi+ community with every story -- but with this guide, writers and creators can make sure their stories featuring bi+ characters and themes are created with intention, authenticity, and care."  ~ Sam Bissonnette 

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