When
to
Where
Heritage A
Session format
Breakout session
Description
An oft repeated "rule" of writing is to write what you know. The challenge is to write what we don't know particularly with regards to so-called "marginalized" characters. In this session we will discuss some steps to take to address this challenge (and avoid having our work become a Twitter sensation for all the wrong reasons). We will begin by discussing the origins and use of the marginalized label, its appropriateness and/or lack thereof, and continue with how it's imperative to treat all characters with compassion and humility.
Post-Conference Resources
Session topics
- Ethics & Inclusion
- Writing Technique & Craft
Presenters
Angie Chatman
Angie Chatman is a freelance writer, editor, and storyteller. Her most recent essay "Ode to Poundcake" was published in Pangyrus and nominated for a 2020 Pushcart Prize; her essay "Not Like Mel's" was anthologized in DINE (Books by Hippocampus). Other short stories and essays can be found in The Rumpus,...