Our online writing classes and workshops explore topics like how to write diverse characters, respectful dialogue, and representation beyond what is covered in the Writing the Other book that inspired our organization.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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When writers get to the point of describing people from marginalized groups they’re sometimes filled with anxiety over the words and phrases they should use.
In this craft-focused class, authors Nisi Shawl and K. Tempest Bradford dive deep into these language and description pitfalls and how to avoid them.
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Authors Nisi Shawl, Piper J. Drake, and K. Tempest Bradford will dive deep into character creation with writing exercises, discussion, and lectures on intersectionality, character relationships, avoiding stereotypes and tropes, and depicting characters from different genders, sexualities, classes, ethnicities, ability levels, and religious backgrounds.
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In this course author Henry Lien will demonstrate that elements that we consider staples of European/Western storytelling–such as the three-act story structure, the empowerment arc, and individual heroism–are not universal across all cultures.
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Whether you’re a writer who creates whole new worlds or futures, a writer who uses historical settings or events, or a writer crafting characters whose identities or cultures are very different from your own, you need to learn effective research skills.
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In this course author Henry Lien will demonstrate that elements that we consider staples of European/Western storytelling–such as the three-act story structure, the empowerment arc, and individual heroism–are not universal across all cultures.
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Worldbuilding for speculative fiction and SFF games can be a daunting task, even moreso for writers who want to create inclusive cultures filled with diverse characters. This class offers writers a deep dive into key aspects of building inclusive worlds.
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In this course author Henry Lien will demonstrate that elements that we consider staples of European/Western storytelling–such as the three-act story structure, the empowerment arc, and individual heroism–are not universal across all cultures.
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