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In most cases, you can tell writers their content is problematic without making them angry.
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Q&A: How Do I Show That the Threat Is a Systemic Problem?
Submitted by Anonymous,
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Lessons From the Appropriative Writing of Gemma Doyle
An opening set in occupied India. What could go wrong?
Q&A: How Do I Find a Sensitivity Consultant for Disability?
Submitted by Dave L,
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How You Can Tell Kamala Khan Has ADHD
A tale of coding so blatant that calling it coding is questionable.
Q&A: Can an Abusive Antagonist Get Away With Their Misdeeds?
Submitted by James,
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Q&A: How Can I Include Disability in a World Where People Design Their Bodies?
Submitted by Tifa,
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The Difference Between Relatable and Mediocre Heroes
Only one of them is a good choice for your story.
No, SJWs Are Not Reducing Diversity in Fiction
The so-called Galbrush Paradox is just an excuse to exclude marginalized characters.
Q&A: Is It a Problem for a Disability to Be Integral to the Plot?
Submitted by Daniel,
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The Best Characters Eat Their Spinach — and Their Candy
This silly-sounding spectrum has a huge impact on how we respond to characters.
Five Mediocre White Men From Big-Budget Stories
Why root for a heroic protagonist when you can root for a mediocre white dude instead?
How We Can Beat Defensiveness
To improve our work, we have to admit it can be improved.
Q&A: How Do I Craft Assistive Devices for a Blind Character?
Submitted by Leota,
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Q&A: Can I Use Christianity In My Urban Fantasy?
Submitted by Ze,
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Episode 364: The Wheel of Time Show
Is it better than the books? Yes, but better how, exactly?
Q&A: How Can I Depict a Jealous Character Without Sending the Wrong Message?
Submitted by Thomas,
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Why Herbert’s Dune Fails as a Subversion
Frank Herbert is not a guy I would go to for political commentary.
Q&A: How Should I Depict a Character in a Wheelchair That Transforms Into a Monster?
Submitted by Dave L,
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Seven Misconceptions About Madness and Psychosis
Problematic assumptions abound in our stories. Let's fix that.
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