Diversity in the Publishing World with Robert Wilson
In this episode, I talk with Robert Wilson about diversity in the publishing world. This is such a huge topic, but it is so vital if we are going to grow as writers and, more importantly, as people. Throughout this interview, we talk about the impor...
In this episode, I talk with Robert Wilson about diversity in the publishing world. This is such a huge topic, but it is so vital if we are going to grow as writers and, more importantly, as people. Throughout this interview, we talk about the importance of diversity in fiction and how authors can avoid perpetuating stereotypes. Robert also shares some tips for how you can write stories that honor people who come from diverse backgrounds without using them as a prop for your novel.
Highlights
02:54 Robert's Journey
10:09 Why is diversity important
14:05 How can we help improve diversity
16:59 Analyzing our own bias
25:41 Why diversity is important in fiction
33:22 Diverse characters
34:13 Ways authors unintentionally perpetuate stereotypes
46:50 Tips for writing stories that honor others
52:25 Avoiding using diverse characters as props
1:02:00 Author Action Point
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