“Multiracial Americans are at the cutting edge of social and demographic change in the U.S.—young, proud, tolerant and growing at a rate three times as fast as the population as a whole.” Pew Research.
Have you wanted to write more diverse characters but you’re afraid of making a mistake? Eliana is going to give you the basic tools to write characters from different racial backgrounds without falling into many of the common pitfalls that create caricatures instead of characters.
This workshop will focus on how authors can create realistic multicultural characters and worlds. Topics include:
• Character identity. How does your character choose to identify, and why?
• Creating your character’s multicultural backstory.
• The Legend of Bagger Vance Effect – how to avoid racial stereotypes
• How to describe skin tone, hair and physical traits.
• Diverse world building
This will be a closed-door session with honest, thoughtful dialogue. All questions are welcome and there will be no censure for questions asked. In other words, Eliana says, “you can’t offend me!” This workshop is a safe space to question, learn, and grow.
