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Appropriate Cultural Appropriation by Nisi Shawl

August 20, 2016August 28, 2018Writing the Other

Rather than looking at a binary choice between (mis)appropriating a culture and avoiding its mention, we can consider a spectrum of roles it’s possible for transcultural writers and readers to play. [...]

On Demand: Writing Native American Characters: How Not To Do A Rowling | Master Class

July 24, 2016November 4, 2021Writing the Other

In this Master Class, Native scholar and activist Debbie Reese talks about the missteps Rowling and many other authors have made, why they are a problem, and offers writers strategies for avoiding them and doing better. [...]

On Demand: More than Eunuchs and Extraterrestrials: Writing Positive Portrayals of Asexual Characters | Master Class

July 24, 2016November 4, 2021Writing the Other

In this master class, 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. [...]

Beyond Belief: Writing Plausible Atheist and Religious Characters | Master Class

July 24, 2016October 13, 2016Writing the Other

Registration for this class is over! It is not available as an On Demand webinar right now. However, this class may return in [...]

Writing the Other: Comics and Graphic Novels | Master Class

July 24, 2016October 13, 2016Writing the Other

Registration for this class is over! It is not available as an On Demand webinar right now. However, this class may return in [...]

Writing the Other Weekend Intensive | August 2016

July 10, 2016October 4, 2021Writing the Other

When: August 12 – 14, 2016 (detailed schedule below) Where: ONLINE via Google Hangout Price: $275 + service fee Register Now Writers know [...]

Nisi Shawl and Daniel José Older on The Creative Writer’s Toolbelt Podcast

April 1, 2016September 9, 2021Writing the Other

Nisi talks about issues around writing representative fiction with Andrew Chamberlain of The Creative Writer’s Toolbelt alongside author Daniel José Older. How should we [...]

Bridging Cultural Differences for Successful Fiction | March 2016

January 1, 2016October 4, 2021Writing the Other

The Classic Workshop Returns! Are you afraid to write about characters whose racial heritage, sexual orientation, or religion differs from your own? Do [...]

Closed: Writing the Other Online | Fall 2015

August 1, 2015October 4, 2021Writing the Other

When: September 26th to October 31st weekly on Saturdays at 10am PacificLocation: ONLINE via Google HangoutPrice: $450 + service feeRegistration begins: August 26th, [...]

Writing the Other Workshop and Retreat

January 1, 2014July 23, 2023Writing the Other

The first Workshop and Retreat took place in June of 2014 with instructors David Anthony Durham, K. Tempest Bradford, Mary Robinette Kowal, Nisi [...]

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