Writing Bisexual and Pansexual Characters | Writing the Other

We are no longer publishing events through Eventbrite. To get notifications of new classes, pleasefollow us on Humanitixorjoin our announcement newsletterwhich also comes with discounts!BioWriters know that it’s important to write about characters whose gender, sexual orientation, religion, racial heritage, or other aspect of identity differs from their own. But many are afraid to do so for fear that they will get it wrong–horribly, offensively wrong–and think it is better not even to try.In truth, it is possible to write the Other sensitively and convincingly, and the classes offered by Writing the Other can start you on the path to doing just that.Drawing on and updating work by Nisi Shawl and Cynthia Ward, authors of the acclaimed reference Writing the Other: A Practical Approach, the courses, seminars, and retreats we offer combine lectures, discussions, and writing exercises in a safe, supportive atmosphere.

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Author Cecilia Tan will lead students through the pitfalls related to creating and representing bi/pan people in fiction.

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This Master Class looks at creating and representing characters who are not attracted exclusively to people of a single gender. Termed pansexual by some, bisexual by others (the “B” in LGBTQ), these sexual identities are among the most stigmatized and misunderstood, and are often represented by cliches and inaccurate stereotypes.Bisexual author Cecilia Tan will lead students through the pitfalls and negative stigmas commonly applied to bi/pan people, and discuss how bisexual invisibility in real life is reflected in fiction, bisexuality/pansexuality’s relationship to gender, and why “bisexual chic” is evergreen.<ul><li>When: May 6 — 14, 2023</li><li>Where: Online in an Asynchronous classroom</li><li>Price: $125</li></ul>Scholarships Available!For full class details, including required texts, accessibility info, and available scholarships, please visit <a href="https://writingtheother.com/category/classes/reg/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">WritingTheOther.com</a>. ______________________________________________________________________________________________<h2>Refund Policy</h2>If you find that you need to drop the class, you may do so by requesting a refund via Eventbrite.If you send a refund request up to 15 days before the class start date, you will receive a full refund minus a service fee.Beyond that time you will not have your registration fee refunded. However, you will be able to use your payment as credit toward enrollment in a future class.

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