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/

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]