Master Classes are standalone seminars that go in-depth on a specific Writing the Other issue. They build on the foundation laid by the full courses and deep dives. These classes give writers an opportunity to learn from and ask questions of experts in specific areas, such as writing Native American characters, creating plausible Transgender characters, and understanding Asexuality and how it can work in your fictional worlds.
Many Master Classes are available as an on-demand video with supplemental material.
Worldbuilding for speculative fiction can be a daunting task, even moreso for authors who want to create inclusive cultures filled with diverse characters. This Master Class offers writers a deep dive into four key aspects of building inclusive worlds.
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Trans playwright Ashley Lauren Rogers provides writers with an understanding of gender identity, biological sex, appropriate language (including pronouns), transitioning, and why accurate representation of trans and non-binary people in all media is crucial and necessary.
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Partially deaf and partially blind writer and editor Elsa Sjunneson-Henry walks students through the process of researching and understanding both conditions for fiction writing.
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When: October 12 – 20, 2018. This class will provide authors with an understanding of gender identity, biological sex, appropriate language (including pronouns), transitioning, and why accurate representation of trans and non-binary people in all media is crucial and necessary.
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In this seminar, asexual author Lauren Jankowski walks students through the general terminology related to the asexual spectrum, discusses the importance of dismantling the love hierarchy, and provides tips for avoiding common stereotypes of asexuals.
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