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
Renee HarlestonJan 21, 20183 minTips on Writing Authentic CharactersI conducted a poll on twitter (follow me!) to try to understand what authors are the most concerned about when they're writing...
Nathaniel GrayDec 17, 20174 minHonest and Diverse Queer Character WritingNote from Renee: This is a guest blog by my very good friend, social worker, and queer activist Nathaniel Gray. I invited him to write a...
Renee HarlestonNov 5, 20172 minAvoiding a Trope: The Magical Negro & FriendsYou know the story. A white character is in distress. Not immediate, potentially fatal distress but more like a personal crisis. Then,...