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A Man, a Plan, a Canal, Available IP That Explores Modern Masculinity.

A Man, a Plan, a Canal, Available IP That Explores Modern Masculinity.

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May 14, 2025
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Hello again!

Anyone who knows me in person will think this article is hilarious. A gay woman with not a lot of men in her family definitely isn’t any kind of authority over what books authentically portray masculinity, but maybe my detachment will be a useful new approach. Maybe.

I’ve met a lot of producers around Hollywood who are specifically interested in male-forward projects, and I think that’s a good thing. We as an industry have made so much progress in the past 10 years promoting stories written by women with a female POV, and we need to keep the feminist momentum going. I think one of the ways to do that is through uplifting stories by men about what modern manhood can be, and how we can all build a better world together. (And yes there are plenty of caveats to keep in mind here. Drop them in the comments below - it’ll boost my engagement.)

Below is a list of books recently announced for publishing that explore being a man in today’s world. They include such cool hip topics as:

  • The complex world of sports and sports betting

  • Dad-forward content about unique businesses around the world how they operate

  • The heavy, unreal and sometimes absurd burdens one inherits if they are not white in America

  • Beating up vampires because I don’t think we should give that up just yet

If you think I’m stereotyping men or missing an important subject, add a comment. Your culture is valid and I’m ready to listen.

(Also the statuses of two of these titles are still pending - I’ll update the post as I learn more!)

Best,

TIP


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