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Cultural Appropriation - What It Is and How To Avoid It

On Demand Webinar: Cultural Appropriation – What It Is & How To Avoid It

November 16, 2021Writing the Other

Most writers want to avoid Cultural Appropriation but worry that they don’t fully understand what it is or how to ensure their work does not include it. In this On Demand webinar, we’ll give you the resources you need. [...]

On Demand: Writing Fat Characters | Master Class

November 14, 2021February 21, 2024Writing the Other

In this Master Class authors Marianne Kirby and Meg Elison will help you move beyond these kinds of tropes and create characters with big bodies that constitute good representation. [...]

On Demand: Should Authors Write Characters Different From Themselves?

November 13, 2021February 21, 2024Writing the Other

Though framed as a yes or no question, the answer to this is complicated and complex. In this On Demand webinar we’ll give you the answer. [...]

2022 Online Writing Classes Announcement

Announcing our 2022 Writing The Other Class Schedule

November 11, 2021November 18, 2021Writing the Other

Our 2022 Class Schedule includes twelve writing classes, seminars, and workshops featuring established and new instructors. [...]

Sensitivity Readers Webinar: What, When, How, and Why

September 29, 2021November 6, 2021Writing the Other

Creators who want to include characters or cultures different to their own in their work are often encouraged to employ the services of sensitivity readers or cultural consultants. But, how do you find a sensitivity reader? When in the process should you look for one? How many should you hire? How much does it cost? What’s the best way to work with them? Why do you need one at all? [...]

NaNo Prep: Character Workshop

September 9, 2021November 10, 2021Writing the Other

October 9, 2021 @ 11AM – 6PM Pacific » » » Gearing up for NaNoWriMo 2021? Before you put words to page, get to know your main character/s better in this Preptober workshop with authors Nisi Shawl, Piper J. Drake, and K. Tempest Bradford. [...]

NaNo Prep: The Friend, The Lover, and The Enemy – Mastering Key Relationship Arcs

September 9, 2021October 9, 2021Writing the Other

October 10, 2021 @ 10AM – 5PM Pacific » » » Join author Piper J. Drake for an exploration into the relationships between principal characters and how those relationship arcs can be developed into dynamic and evolving connections to engage readers and drive plot forward. [...]

NaNo Prep: Worldbuilding Workshop

September 9, 2021October 13, 2021Writing the Other

October 16, 2021 @ 11AM – 6PM Pacific » » » In this workshop, authors Nisi Shawl and K. Tempest Bradford will guide you through short writing exercises that will help you dive into aspects of your world that writers often overlook, but that impact your story and characters in major ways. [...]

Cancelled: Deep Dive Intensive: Dialogue, Dialect, and Narrative Voice

July 21, 2021October 4, 2021Writing the Other

An essential part of creating a character is understanding how that individual speaks or communicates. In this craft-focused class we’ll help you sharpen your dialogue skills through lectures, hands-on exercises, and feedback. [...]

The Heroine’s Journey – The Other Ancient Story Structure

July 5, 2021September 29, 2021Writing the Other

We’ve all heard about the Hero’s Journey, but how often do we hear about the Heroine’s Journey, Western culture’s other prominent story structure? In this webinar, New York Times bestselling author Gail Carriger provides a full break down of what aspects of heroine’s journey make for compelling narrative and voracious readers, where these elements originate, why they’re successful, and how to write them. [...]