Writing About Minor Characters Who Are People of Color / Vlog

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Now to the real purpose of this post, to share my latest YouTube video for writers.

This is a PowerPoint presentation with audio that focuses on writing about minor (or passing) characters who are people of color, especially if you're not of the same race as that character. This is not an exhaustive list but rather a starting point of do’s and don’ts to help you along the way and to encourage you to go further in your research. I hope these tips will lead to you wanting to write more inclusive and safe stories. 

Writing About Minor Characters Who Are People of Color

Length: 18:37

Thank you so much for watching/listening to this video, or saving it to watch later! And, as always, thank you for visiting my blog!

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