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Demonstrating the Importance of Diversity

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As writers in this modern day and age, we have a social imperative to be more diverse in our work. When a conversation I had with a family member over the dinner table sparked into a heated argument over whether or not James Bond could acceptably be cast as anything other than caucasian and male, I knew that it was time for a change in the way we approach not only diverse casting (shoutout to Lin-Manuel Miranda’s excellent production, Hamilton) but also the writing of diverse roles.

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Capturing Other Cultures

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Part of writing stories involving cultures or countries that you aren’t a native to can be very daunting. There is a definite line between accurate and respectful portrayals and clumsy, poorly researched stereotypes. It’s very important that this line not be crossed. Read: VERY IMPORTANT. No writer wants to offend someone – even accidentally – so it’s vital that as many measures as possible be taken to avoid any literary faux pas.

Here are a few of tips I’ve picked up over the years on how to accurately portray other cultures:

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