Renee HarlestonNov 25, 20182 minDismantling the White DefaultWhen you avoid pointing out whiteness and put effort into to point out non-whiteness what you're doing is increasing the invisibility of
Renee HarlestonJun 13, 20183 minThe Rules of Minimizing Marginalized IdentitiesIf you're wrestling with the question regarding race, sexuality, or any other identity keep these things in mind.
Renee HarlestonMay 27, 20183 minDon't Forget PrivilegeRecently I've sensitivity read manuscripts and I've been noticed characters with unacknowledged privilege and it needs to be addressed....
Renee HarlestonApr 16, 20183 minWriting Atrocities: SlaveryPeople have done (and are doing) horrific things to one another. As writers, we put these things in our stories because they are real and...
Renee HarlestonFeb 24, 20182 minAvoiding the Quota Character: Choosing Quality Over QuantityJust having characters with marginalized identities isn't enough. Writing diversely needs to be done thoughtfully, and with intention