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Tips for Success as a Trans Fiction Writer

1-hour workshop via Zoom Despite an increase in demand for trans and nonbinary stories, it can be hard to break out as a trans and/or nonbinary fiction writer. Join Milo Todd as he gives some tips on writing, editing, finding an agent, and getting paid what you're worth. This workshop is free. Register here: https://tcne.org/workshops/

Writing Transgender Characters

1-hour seminar via Zoom With demand for transgender and nonbinary narratives on the rise, more cisgender (non- trans/nonbinary) people are adding trans and nonbinary characters to their stories. But what can you do to make sure you’re providing accurate representation? In this session, we will explore the "Three E’s" of wanting to write a trans/nonbinary […]

Lit Up Celebrates Roxane Gay

Fundraising event via Zoom Don’t miss GrubStreet’s annual literary showcase and fundraiser, Lit Up! Your participation in this online event will celebrate our multicultural community of writers and increase equitable access to writing and publishing opportunities. Join us online on September 29th at 7:30pm and you’ll get to enjoy: A special appearance by Roxane Gay (below), best-selling author of Bad Feminist, Difficult […]

BBF Unbound: Writing Outside of Your Lane

Boston Book Festival

1-hour lecture via Zoom Over the past several years the publishing world (and its readers) have thankfully demanded more diversity within stories. But as welcome as this change is, it can leave many non-marginalized writers with anxiety. How are you supposed to go about it? What if you mess up? Are you allowed to write […]

Writing Messy Queer Characters

1-hour session via Zoom Disney villains, disaster lesbians, and hot trans messes, oh my! In this 1-hour session, we’ll look at “good” messy queers, “bad” messy queers, stereotypes, redemption, interiority, and mainstream media representations. Register here: https://thedccenter.org/outwrite-2022-festival-schedule/

The First Queer Writer Open House

1-hour event via Zoom Yours truly is finally branching out and expanding his curriculum! Come join the first ever open house of The Queer Writer to celebrate the inaugural newsletter and see what classes are in store. Ask questions, talk with other queer writers, and just have a good time on a classically awkward Zoom session. I […]

Queery-ing: Navigating Agents and Publishers While Queer

2-hour class via Zoom What does a “very nice deal” mean in a publishing contract announcement? What’s a pre-empt? How does the trajectory from query to book deal normally work? Navigating the publishing industry is confusing at the best of times, but when you’re also a marginalized writer, it can feel overwhelming. In this 2-hour […]

Novel Writing Workshop for Queer, Trans, and/or Nonbinary Writers

10 Thursdays 7:00pm-9:00pm, starting January 12th, 2023 via Zoom 9 students maximum Many queer, trans, and/or nonbinary writers may have experienced workshops in the past that were silencing, unhelpful, or damaging when being workshopped by a predominantly cisgender/heterosexual writing group, however well-intentioned the group may have been. This workshop course is designed to help create […]

Writing Messy Queer Characters

Boston Park Plaza Hotel

1-hour session, in-person Disney villains, disaster lesbians, and hot trans messes, oh my! In this session, we’ll look at “good” messy queers, “bad” messy queers, stereotypes, redemption, interiority, and mainstream media representations, all to help writers better visualize how to portray a messy queer character who’s complex and authentic. Free! More info here: https://tcne.org/first-event/event-schedule/

A Trans History of the Weimar Republic

Boston Park Plaza Hotel

1-hour session, in-person During the Weimar Republic (1919 to 1933), Berlin was considered the queerest city in the entire world, as well as a trailblazer of transgender healthcare and culture. Join Milo Todd as he discusses the era’s vibrant trans community and its endless series of documented firsts, including terminology, surgeries, rights, memoirs, and music. […]

Effective Social Justice Storytelling

Boston Park Plaza Hotel

1-hour session, in-person Social justice themes in fiction feel needed now more than ever. Throughout history, the written word has been effective in changing minds and soothing hearts. But as much as you want to tackle these issues, you might feel lost or overwhelmed with possibility. In this session, we’ll look at some steps to […]

Finding a Literary Agent

Boston Park Plaza Hotel

1-hour session, in-person Finding a literary agent for your novel is confusing even at the best of times, but when you’re also a marginalized writer, it can feel overwhelming. How do you find agents that are a good fit for you? How do you query them? What questions should you ask when you get “the […]