This week I’m thrilled to be a guest over at The Novel Smithy where I’m talking about writing non-romantic relationships in our stories. I think it’s super important to recognize that romance isn’t a requirement for stories and that there are many different forms that love and life can take. So hop on over to […]
Today we’re talking about including diversity in our writing! Which is a huge (and hugely important) topic so be on the lookout to linked resources for further reading along the way. We’ll be talking about why including diverse characters in our writing is important, why it may be hard, some common pitfalls, and 5 steps […]
“What what you know” is classic writer advice passed back and forth on the internet and in writing groups. But what does it actually mean to write what you know? Should all of our characters be exactly like us? No. No, they should not. And what about fantasy novels? How can we write about things […]
Regardless of how we identify ourselves, we should all be writing diverse stories. And not just because it’s a buzzword or because we want to be politically correct. Diversity is important to recognize because we are not all the same. We come in different shapes, colors, sizes, ages, beliefs, genders, sexualities, abilities, backgrounds, mental health, […]