"Writing the Other – Creating Characters Outside Your Comfort Zone "

Rhode Island Convention Center 552

Sunday November 7, 2021 - 12:15 pm to 1:00 pm


"Writing characters from different backgrounds than our own is both a challenge and an opportunity for authors. In this panel, we will explore the tools needed to write outside our own experiences to create three-dimensional characters. Topics will include the importance of research, the role of sensitive readers, and avoiding harmful stereotypes. Panel hosted by the Association of RI Authors."