In this blog post, Jem Fell explores why queer writers are particularly vulnerable to self-policing their writing and what can be done to free them from this creative inhibition.
Tag Archives: LGBTQ
Homophobia in fiction
This blog will look at how fiction writers can deal with homophobia, transphobia and biphobia sensitively and authentically in their writing.
Why write LGBTQ+ stories?
We tell stories for many different reasons: to entertain our readers; to tell them something new about themselves; to record history in an accessible way. Why should LGBTQ+ stories be different? Why do they need telling?
On LGBTQ+ Editing: The importance of it all.
In this final part, we’ll look at why LGBTQ+ editing is so important and what you can do if you’re not an expert. In this miniseries we have explored LGBTQ+ characters and language. If you haven’t already, take a look at the previous posts and subscribe to get all the latest blog posts direct to your inbox.
Book review: Shadow is a Colour
Cézanne, the artist, holds together the strands of multiple narratives in this ambitious debut novel.
Book review: Leah on the Offbeat
Leah is determined that her graduation isn’t going to become a “teen movie cliché” which is exactly what Becky Albertalli has written.
Authenticity readers: do you need one?
What is an authenticity reader and how do you know if you need one? Do they provide a function outside of editing? What makes an authenticity reader different from a beta reader?
