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

July 24, 2016August 25, 2020Writing the Other

In this seminar, 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. [...]

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

July 24, 2016August 25, 2020Writing the Other

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. [...]

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, 2016August 16, 2018Writing 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, 2016April 15, 2019Writing 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, 2016September 26, 2020Writing 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, 2015September 29, 2016Writing 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 | June 2014

January 1, 2014July 18, 2020Writing 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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