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In this episode, we dive deep into the intricacies of writing Gender Neutral Reader-Insert (GNRI) fanfiction. Recently, Sandra and Kasey spoke with Reader-Insert writers who successfully incorporated culture and diversity into their characters. Now, they flip the script and explore what it means for authors to focus on writing GNRI, a topic that is both personal and nuanced in the realm of fandom. By spotlighting the voices of writers tackling this complex subject, Sandra and Kasey aim to honor their perspectives and experiences. Through a survey of various authors, they gathered diverse responses that provoke thought and discussion around the motivations and challenges involved in creating inclusive fanfiction.Content/Trigger Warning ~ This episode discusses gender identity and related topics, including gender dysphoria. If this subject matter might cause distress, please proceed with caution or skip this one for now.If any LGBTQ+ listeners of the podcast need support or are in crisis, reach out to an organization like The Trevor Project for help.The Episode Doc and GNRI Survey Responses can be accessed here.Links to Fics Discussed:Warm Brown Jacket by samsbladeI Really Wish I Hated You - D.W. - by flawlesslyspellboundKasey’s fics: A Tale of Two Minds, Scents of Home, Second Base with Sammy~~~We're taking you for a spin in Baby's backseat.Dean's House Rules - Driver picks the music, shotgun shuts his cakehole, and the ones in the back enjoy the ride... idling in the Impala.~~~~~TL;DR - If you can’t be bothered clicking on all the things in this description, just visit our website: idlingintheimpala.comWe'd love to hear your thoughts. Send us an email ([email protected])!All the Socials and AO3 and Fiction links: https://linktr.ee/idlingintheimpalapodcastOur Discord #backseat Channel.Interested in being a guest on the podcast? Give us some info about you here so we can connect.Feel inclined to leave us a tip for all this AWESOME content? Visit our Ko-fi page. Monthly supporters will get special behind-the-scenes perks!We’ve got podcast merch for our fellow idlers. Take a look!~~~~~Charities IITI Supports: Check out the Causes, ‘cause page on our website for the whys:World Central Kitchen and Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)~~~~~For Those in the US: Educate and Empower Yourself, Find Ways to Take ActionSupport Basic Human Rights - American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)Prioritize Your Mental Health - National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)Thrive (Not Just Survive) After Abuse - Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) ~~~~~LGBTQ+ CharitiesSwitchboard LGBT UKThe Trevor Project - USA and Global~~~~~Our podcast occasionally incorporates brief excerpts from the CW television show "Supernatural" for transformative commentary and analysis. This use falls under the Fair Use doctrine codified in Section 107 of the United States Copyright Act. The included clips are short, constituting only a minuscule portion of the original work, and illustrate specific points within our critical commentary. Our podcast does not compete with the show's market. This use promotes public discourse and understanding of the work, strengthening its cultural significance.~~~Chapter Timestamps00:00:00 - Intro00:00:48 - What spurred the GNRI discussion00:04:06 - Our Reader Insert Roots00:05:02 - Kasey is Gender Neutral00:08:00 - GNRI research00:09:04 - What is GNRI?00:15:45 - AO3 stats on GNRI00:18:43 - Gendered Language00:20:10 - Gender Dysphoria00:21:52 - Kasey takes the wheel00:23:57 - Gender Identity vs. Gender Expression00:30:21 - Proactive pronoun usage00:36:00 - Nonbinary expectations00:37:41 - People on the journey understand the difficulty00:42:20 - Survey responses from writers01:19:02 - Kasey’s thoughts on two GNRI fics01:24:19 - Kasey accidentally wrote GNRI01:31:23 - Outro