Should Authors Write Characters Different From Themselves? Webinar
Though framed as a yes or no question, the answer to this is complicated and complex. In this 4 hour webinar we’ll give you the answer.
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Nisi Shawl
Are You My Ally? A Webinar for Writers and Creators
Got privilege? Want to know what it’s good for? Want to make use of your advantages without insulting those who may not share them? This seminar empowers would-be allies to support Black creatives and #ownvoices work plus boost the presence of marginalized genius.
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Inclusive Narrative Voices Seminar
In this class we’ll help you understand how to use nonstandard speech patterns in narrative voice to make the communities you depict vividly real.
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Deep Dive Into Dialogue and Dialect | a Writing the Other class
An essential part of creating a character is understanding how that individual speaks or communicates. In this 3 week craft-focused class we’ll help you sharpen your dialogue skills through lectures, hands-on exercises, and feedback.
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Cultural Appropriation: What It Is & How To Avoid It
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 3 hour online seminar, we’ll give you the resources you need.
In this three week craft-centric 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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Deep Dive Into Description
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 three week craft-centric 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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Writing the Other In-Person Retreat @ Hollyhock
Authors Nisi Shawl and K. Tempest Bradford are giving an in-person, 5-day Writing the Other retreat at Hollyhock on Cortes Island in Canada. Join us for a week of lectures, discussions, hands-on writing exercises, and one-on-one time.
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Deep Dive Into Diverse Characters
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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Clarion West In-Person Weekend Workshop: Writing the Other
Authors Nisi Shawl and K. Tempest Bradford are giving an in-person, 2-day Writing the Other workshop for Clarion West! Join us in Seattle for a weekend of lectures, discussions, and hands-on writing exercises.
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Deep Dive Into Dialogue and Dialect | a Writing the Other class
An essential part of creating a character is understanding how that individual speaks or communicates. In this 3 week craft-focused class we’ll help you sharpen your dialogue skills through lectures, hands-on exercises, and feedback.
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