14.21: Writing The Other — Yes, You Can!
Your Hosts: Dan, Tempest, and DongWon
The single most asked question we get on the subject of writing cultures other than our own is some variation on “can we even DO this anymore?”
Short answer: YES, YOU CAN.
Our objective with this episode is to encourage you to put in the work, do the research, and write outside of your culture or personal experience. At risk of sounding cliché, it’s not easy, but it’s worth it.
Homework: Your homework is to show that you’ve done your homework. Make a list of the things you’re going to do (or have done) to properly research writing the other.
Thing of the week: My Sister Rosa, by Justine Larbalestier, narrated by David Linsky.
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