![]() ![]() If someone doesn't have authentic experiences with diversity/humanity then it's hard to learn that - it will be superficial and will come across that way. I don't think it's different than any other book if you consciously live with diversity. How does writing a book with diverse characters and themes differ from writing any other book? ![]() In recent years, publishing has become much more accepting of diversity. Of course, I rely on his input to ensure I've done the best I can. I incorporate their feedback and then it's on to my literary agent. Once I'm done, I let it sit again and after re-reading it and being satisfied, I'll send it to my trusted critique partners and sometimes beta readers. And then I have periods where I let it sit and then return to it with fresh eyes. After that, it's butt-in-chair for certain hours a day or week when I try to write with a goal in mind usually scene or chapter goals (I'm not a word-count counting queen). I also look at visuals and spend time in places I want to use in my story. ![]() I do a lot of note-taking during this period - including yes, in the shower and in the middle of the night. This is when ideas are gathering and I'm settling on important threads, themes, characters, scenes, settings etc. It looks like it may be different each time but there are certain markers that appear to be the same. What's the journey from initial idea to completed project? Describe the novel writing process for you. ![]()
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