03397cam a2200397 i 4500 1704677023 TxAuBib 20241107120000.0 240617s2024||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 2024007541 9781250907110 paperback 125090711X paperback (OCoLC)1452248400 TxAuBib rda Temblador, Alex, author. Writing an identity not your own : a guide for creative writers / Alex Temblador. Guide for creative writers. First edition: 2024. New York : St. Martin's Essentials, 2024. xxvii, 353 pgs ; 21 cm. txt rdacontent n rdamedia nc rdacarrier Includes bibliographical references and index. Before you write. Identity -- Unintentionally writing a problematic piece -- The "before you write" checklist -- As you write. Characterization -- Writing discrimination -- Dialogue -- Identities and genre -- Writing historically marginalized identities -- Editing identities other than your own. The editing process -- The editing checklist -- Terms, stereotypes, and tropes -- Ten reasons to let that story go, die or be pushed aside -- How to critique an identity not your own -- What did I do to write an identity not my own well? "Do you have the tools to authentically write and edit a character whose identity is different than your own? It's not a subject that's generally taught in creative writing programs. There are few online resources, but in terms of craft books, what exists is outdated or limited in its scope. Some seminars and classes are offered by independent writing workshops, but can you learn everything you need to know in a three-hour seminar or even a four-week class? Not at all. You need a book on hand to provide guidance and insight as you craft characters with historically marginalized identities. That's where this book comes in. In Writing an Identity Not Your Own, award-winning author Alex Temblador will discuss one of the most contentious topics in creative writing: crafting a character whose identity is historically marginalized. She'll begin by discussing what she means by 'identity' and why it's important to understand the state of diversity in publishing, before delving into how unconscious bias and bias blocks are the biggest obstacles to this writing approach. From there, you'll learn about intersectional identities and specific things to consider when writing different race/ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities, disabilities, nationalities, and more. Alex will guide writers through the pre-writing phase to the editing process so they can gain a full understanding of the complexities of writing other identities and why it's important to get them right."-- Provided by publisher. 20241125. Fictitious characters Social aspects. Characters and characteristics in literature. Creation (Literary, artistic, etc.) Creative writing. Language Arts & Disciplines Writing Fiction Writing. Literary criticism Reference. Fiction Technique. BTCLS