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SUMMARY:TLP @ The Bookworm of Edwards (Virtual Book Club EVENT)
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URL:https://www.milotodd.com/event/tlp-the-bookworm-of-edwards-virtual-book-club-event/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:TLP @ CAVEAT NYC
DESCRIPTION:In-person event with performer Fortune Cookie at Caveat NYC \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBOOKS AND BURLESQUE is excited to celebrate Pride month with LGBTQ+ writers and performers! Featuring award-winning and debut authors reading excerpts from their books: Sierra Greer “Annie Bot” (debut novel)\, Samantha Mann “Dyke Delusions: Essays and Observations” (nonfiction)\, Jinwoo Chong “I Leave It Up to You\,” (novel)\, Milo Todd “The Lilac People” (debut novel) and Paul Lisicky “Song So Wild and Blue: A Life With the Music of Joni Mitchell” (nonfiction). \n\n\n\nEach author has been paired with a spectacular burlesque or drag performer who will be creating new acts inspired by the books they read! Starring Tabby Twitch\, Nina Divina\, Antonio Amour and Diva LaMarr. Produced and hosted by Fortune Cookie. \n\n\n\nBook Club Bar (197 East 3rd Street) will be selling signed copies of all  featured authors’ books.
URL:https://www.milotodd.com/event/tlp-caveat-nyc/
LOCATION:Caveat NYC\, 21A Clinton Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002
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SUMMARY:TLP @ An Unlikely Story
DESCRIPTION:In-person event in conversation with TBD \n\n\n\nWe’re thrilled to welcome author Milo Todd to discuss his debut novel\, The Lilac People. A moving and deeply humane story\, The Lilac People tells the story of a trans man who must relinquish the freedoms of prewar Berlin to survive first the Nazis and then the Allies\, all while protecting the ones he loves\, for readers of All the Light We Cannot See and In Memoriam. \n\n\n\nFrom Maddie Recommends: \n\n\n\nTodd’s debut is the World War II-era\, trans-driven historical fiction that I’ve been waiting for. Erasure is rampant in trans history\, but through the stories of Bertie\, Gert\, and Sophie\, Todd’s novel allows us to remember and honor the queer and trans heroes who blazed the trail to progress. His vivid depiction of Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld at the Institute of Sexual Science and the horrifying treatment trans people endured following the war reminds us of the greatness and grief in the history of trans people\, and what is at stake for this still marginalized group today. The Lilac People is a critical addition to the World War II historical fiction canon and an act of revolution in its own right. \n\n\n\nFrom Bill Recommends: \n\n\n\nTHE LILAC PEOPLE by Milo Todd is a heart-wrenching novel that details the plight of trans men before\, during\, and after The Holocaust. Following two timelines\, we experience the wonders of pre-war Berlin\, and we learn all about the Hirschfield Institute of Sexual Science while also holding our breath as Bertie and his wife take on the identities of an elderly couple. They soon realize they can’t hide\, because the Americans\, when freeing everyone from the concentration camps\, jailed anyone with a pink or black star. These poor people went from one Hell to another. Can they escape to the United States? It’s a powerful story well told\, and this could be a great book club choice. \n\n\n\nPlease note that photography/video recording during this event is prohibited. Milo will discuss his novel\, answer questions\, and sign books. Tickets are required for this event.
URL:https://www.milotodd.com/event/tlp-an-unlikely-story/
LOCATION:An Unlikely Story\, 111 South Street\, Plainville\, MA\, 02762
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:TLP @ Watertown Free Library
DESCRIPTION:In-person event in conversation with David Valdes
URL:https://www.milotodd.com/event/tlp-watertown-free-library/
LOCATION:Watertown Free Public Library\, 123 Main Street\, Watertown\, MA\, 02472
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:TLP @ Provincetown Bookshop
DESCRIPTION:In-person event in conversation with Christopher Castellani \n\n\n\nPlease join us on Thursday May 29th at 5pm for a reading with Milo Todd\, author of the new novel The Lilac People. Milo will be in conversation with author and Provincetown resident Christopher Castellani. \n\n\n\nFor readers of All the Light We Cannot See and In Memoriam\, a moving and deeply humane story about a trans man who must relinquish the freedoms of prewar Berlin to survive first the Nazis then the Allies while protecting the ones he loves. \n\n\n\nMilo Todd is a Massachusetts Cultural Council grantee and a Lambda Literary Fellow. His work has appeared in Slice Magazine and elsewhere. He is co–editor in chief of Foglifter and teaches creative writing to queer and trans adults. \n\n\n\nChristopher Castellani is the author of four novels\, most recently Leading Men\, about the relationship between Tennessee Williams and his longtime partner Frank Merlo. His new novel\, Last Seen\, will be published in February 2026. He lives in Boston and Provincetown\, MA.
URL:https://www.milotodd.com/event/tlp-provincetown-bookshop/
LOCATION:Provincetown Bookshop\, 229 Commercial St\, Provincetown\, MA\, 02657
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Craft on Draft @ Trident Booksellers
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URL:https://www.milotodd.com/event/craft-on-draft-trident-booksellers/
LOCATION:Trident Bookstore\, 338 Newbury Street\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02115
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:TLP @ Petals & Pages
DESCRIPTION:In-person event in conversation with Dylah Ray \n\n\n\nJoin us to celebrate the release of Milo Todd’s debut novel The Lilac People. Milo will be in conversation with Petals & Pages owner and author Dylah Ray. \n\n\n\nNOTE: No photographs or videos will be allowed at this event. This policy will be strictly enforced. By purchasing a ticket to this event\, you agree to this policy.
URL:https://www.milotodd.com/event/tlp/
LOCATION:Petals & Pages\, 956 Santa Fe Drive\, Denver\, CO\, 80204
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T190000
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SUMMARY:TLP @ East City Bookshop (HYBRID)
DESCRIPTION:In-person event in conversation with Stevie Billow \n\n\n\nEast City Bookshop welcomes Milo Todd to discuss his book\, The Lilac People. \n\n\n\nNote on Format: This hybrid event will have both an in-person component with limited seating as well as a virtual broadcast via Zoom Webinar\, which will be audio-only. Both in-person and virtual attendees will be able to pose questions to the author during audience Q&A.
URL:https://www.milotodd.com/event/tlp-east-city-bookshop/
LOCATION:East City Bookshop\, 645 Pennsylvania Ave SE\, Unit 100\, Washington\, DC\, 20003
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SUMMARY:TLP @ Hive Mind Books
DESCRIPTION:In-person event in conversation with Griffin Hansbury \n\n\n\nHive Mind Books is pleased to welcome author Milo Todd to speak about and sign his new novel\, a riveting work of trans historical fiction\, The Lilac People. Todd will appear in conversation with fellow author Griffin Hansbury. \n\n\n\nBook Tickets\, suggested donation tickets\, and free tickets are all available. RSVP to see all options. \n\n\n\nMasks are strongly encouraged at all Hive Mind Books events.
URL:https://www.milotodd.com/event/tlp-hive-mind-books/
LOCATION:Hive Mind Books\, 219 Irving Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11237
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:TLP @ The Odyssey Bookshop
DESCRIPTION:In-person event in conversation with Andrea Lawlor
URL:https://www.milotodd.com/event/tlp-the-odyssey-bookshop/
LOCATION:The Odyssey Bookshop\, 9 College Street\, South Hadley\, MA\, 01075
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:TLP @ Riffraff Books
DESCRIPTION:In-person event in conversation with Kolya Shields
URL:https://www.milotodd.com/event/tlp-riffraff-books/
LOCATION:Riffraff Bookstore + Bar\, 60 Valley Street Suite 107A\, Providence\, RI\, 02909
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:TLP @ Porter Square Books - Boston Edition
DESCRIPTION:In-person event at The Writers’ Stage in conversation with Julie Carrick Dalton
URL:https://www.milotodd.com/event/in-conversation-with-julie-carrick-dalton-porter-square-books-boston-edition/
LOCATION:Porter Square Books – Boston Edition\, 50 Liberty Drive\, Boston\, MA\, 02210
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:THE LILAC PEOPLE Launch Party: A Night at the Eldorado
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Milo Todd’s debut novel\, THE LILAC PEOPLE\, join us as we go back in time to an era of queer joy: 1920s Berlin. If you love Cabaret or Chicago\, flappers or hoochie coochie dances\, it’s time to get a wiggle on! \n\n\n\nA NIGHT AT THE ELDORADO will feature dazzling performances of dance\, song\, hoops\, veils\, and more. \n\n\n\nHosted by Hot Toddy\, performers will include:Butch Sassidy\, Fortune Cookie\, Elsa Riot\, Femme Brulee\, Jane Doe\, Jessicalee Skary\, Jolie LaVie\, Legs Hershey\, Mt. Edna\, Tori Visage \n\n\n\n\nPurchase tickets\n\n\n\n\nFor readers of All the Light We Cannot See and In Memoriam\, THE LILAC PEOPLE is a moving and deeply humane story about a trans man who must relinquish the freedoms of prewar Berlin to protect the ones he loves. THE LILAC PEOPLE publishes on 4/29/25 through Counterpoint Press. \n\n\n\nAll She Wrote Books\, Boston’s own feminist- and queer-owned bookstore\, will be selling copies of the book during the show\, and guests may also pre-order the book with the ticket bundle option. Milo Todd will be available to sign copies after. \n\n\n\nPut on your glad rags\, grab your giggle water\, and put up the dough for a night that’s sultry and schwul! We look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://www.milotodd.com/event/a-night-at-the-eldorado/
LOCATION:Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theatre\, 55 Davis Square\, Somerville\, MA
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SUMMARY:Stories Across Time
DESCRIPTION:1-hour panel via Zoom \nNovels that span contemporary and distant periods as well as those set in Tudor England\, Martha’s Vineyard during WWII\, and Berlin both pre- and post-war evoke time\, place\, and character. \nJo Harkin\, The Pretender (Knopf)\nMartha Hall Kelly\, The Martha’s Vineyard Beach and Book Club (Ballantine Books)\nDolen Perkins-Valdez\, Happy Land (Berkley)\nMilo Todd\, The Lilac People (Couterpoint)\nCharmaine Wilkerson\, Good Dirt (Ballantine Books) \nRegister here: https://www.libraryjournal.com/event/prh-winter-festival-2024
URL:https://www.milotodd.com/event/stories-across-time/
LOCATION:Massachusetts
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:A Brief History of the Stonewall Rebellion
DESCRIPTION:1-hour event via Zoom \nWe all know that June is Pride Month\, but do we know why? Come join historical fiction author Milo Todd as he discusses the Stonewall Rebellion\, a grassroots movement that sparked LGBTQ+ rights across the country\, and later\, across the world. What happened during the multi-night rebellion around the Stonewall Inn in June of 1969 in Greenwich Village\, New York? What was the first thing thrown and who threw it? Who took part and who stayed away? Hear the details of what happened when (predominantly) impoverished\, BIPOC gender nonconforming people decided they’d had enough of police brutality\, and how this ultimately led to the creation of Pride Month. There will be an opportunity for Q&A at the end of the talk. Note: This session includes mentions of queer/transphobia\, racism\, police brutality\, slurs\, murder\, sexual assault\, and misgendering/deadnaming. \nRegister here: https://www.sturbridgelibrary.org/
URL:https://www.milotodd.com/event/a-brief-history-of-the-stonewall-rebellion/
LOCATION:Joshua Hyde Public Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T202322Z
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SUMMARY:Finding a Literary Agent
DESCRIPTION:1-hour session\, in-person \nFinding 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 call”? In this crash course\, we’ll look at query letters\, industry language\, standard agent contract rates\, red flags\, and more. \nFree!\nMore info here: https://tcne.org/first-event/event-schedule/
URL:https://www.milotodd.com/event/finding-a-literary-agent/
LOCATION:Boston Park Plaza Hotel
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T110000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T015127Z
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SUMMARY:Effective Social Justice Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:1-hour session\, in-person\n\nSocial 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 help you find the social justice focus in your work\, how to portray it on the page\, and how to make it part of your character’s lives in effective ways for your reader.\n\nFree!\nMore info here: https://tcne.org/first-event/event-schedule/
URL:https://www.milotodd.com/event/effective-social-justice-storytelling-2/
LOCATION:Boston Park Plaza Hotel
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240126T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240126T120000
DTSTAMP:20260617T190909
CREATED:20231129T201808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T024003Z
UID:13921-1706266800-1706270400@www.milotodd.com
SUMMARY:A Trans History of the Weimar Republic
DESCRIPTION:1-hour session\, in-person\n\nDuring 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.\n\nFree!\nMore info here: https://tcne.org/first-event/event-schedule/
URL:https://www.milotodd.com/event/a-trans-history-of-the-weimar-republic/
LOCATION:Boston Park Plaza Hotel
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T130000
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UID:13917-1706187600-1706191200@www.milotodd.com
SUMMARY:Writing Messy Queer Characters
DESCRIPTION:1-hour session\, in-person \nDisney 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. \nFree!\nMore info here: https://tcne.org/first-event/event-schedule/
URL:https://www.milotodd.com/event/writing-messy-queer-characters-6/
LOCATION:Boston Park Plaza Hotel
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230112T210000
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CREATED:20220828T113447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220828T113447Z
UID:13685-1673550000-1673557200@www.milotodd.com
SUMMARY:Novel Writing Workshop for Queer\, Trans\, and/or Nonbinary Writers
DESCRIPTION:10 Thursdays 7:00pm-9:00pm\, starting January 12th\, 2023 via Zoom \n9 students maximum \nMany 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 a more intimate and relatable space for queer\, trans\, and/or nonbinary writers to both give and receive feedback on their works in progress. This class is for queer\, trans\, and/or nonbinary novelists who have taken advanced workshops before\, are well versed in matters of craft\, and who have already made some progress on a first draft. \nThe goal of this course is to workshop at least 30 pages in ten weeks (minimum\, depending on class size). Feedback will be delivered using the novel-in-progress method: reading your pages (up to 15 pages\, double-spaced\, 12pt font) aloud in class at least twice in the course\, and receiving on-the-spot\, non-silencing feedback from your fellow novelists and instructor. \n*This class is intended only for writers who identify as queer\, trans\, and/or nonbinary. Novels specific to queer\, trans\, and/or nonbinary themes are not required. \n*Previous students of this course are welcome to return and continue workshopping their pages. \nSliding scale: $500/$675/$850/$1\,350 ($850+$500 scholarship donation)\nRegister here: https://www.milotodd.com/novel-writing-workshop-for-queer-trans-and-nonbinary-writers/
URL:https://www.milotodd.com/event/novel-writing-workshop-for-queer-trans-and-or-nonbinary-writers-3/
LOCATION:Massachusetts
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221203T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221203T130000
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CREATED:20220828T112905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220828T112905Z
UID:13683-1670065200-1670072400@www.milotodd.com
SUMMARY:Queery-ing: Navigating Agents and Publishers While Queer
DESCRIPTION:2-hour class via Zoom \nWhat 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 crash course\, we’ll spend the first half in lecture and information—including query letters\, industry language\, standard agent contract rates\, the differences of publishing houses\, and more—and the second half in Q&A\, all centering queer writers and the particular challenges they may face. \n*This class is intended only for writers who identify as queer\, trans\, and/or nonbinary. \nSliding scale: $50/$75/$100/$150 ($100+$50 scholarship donation)\nRegister here: https://www.milotodd.com/queery-ing-navigating-agents-and-publishers-while-queer/
URL:https://www.milotodd.com/event/queery-ing-navigating-agents-and-publishers-while-queer/
LOCATION:Massachusetts
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T210000
DTSTAMP:20260617T190909
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SUMMARY:The First Queer Writer Open House
DESCRIPTION:1-hour event via Zoom \nYours 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 hope to see you there! \nRegister here: https://www.milotodd.com/the-first-queer-writer-open-house/
URL:https://www.milotodd.com/event/the-first-queer-writer-open-house/
LOCATION:Massachusetts
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220807T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220807T123000
DTSTAMP:20260617T190909
CREATED:20220504T150604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220629T225942Z
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SUMMARY:Writing Messy Queer Characters
DESCRIPTION:1-hour session via Zoom \nDisney 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. \nRegister here: https://thedccenter.org/outwrite-2022-festival-schedule/
URL:https://www.milotodd.com/event/writing-messy-queer-characters-3/
LOCATION:Massachusetts
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211024T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211024T160000
DTSTAMP:20260617T190909
CREATED:20210721T210605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211007T142504Z
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SUMMARY:BBF Unbound: Writing Outside of Your Lane
DESCRIPTION:1-hour lecture via Zoom \nOver 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 about marginalized people at all? In this session facilitated by Milo Todd\, we’ll discuss common worries\, some do’s and don’ts\, engage in self-reflection questions\, and more. Writers will leave this session with more insight\, awareness\, and confidence to produce the most accurate and empathetic work they can. \nThis lecture is free.\nRegister here: https://bostonbookfest.org/festival/bbd-unbound/
URL:https://www.milotodd.com/event/writing-outside-of-your-lane-4/
LOCATION:Boston Book Festival
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210929T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210929T210000
DTSTAMP:20260617T190909
CREATED:20210822T172049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210822T172049Z
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SUMMARY:Lit Up Celebrates Roxane Gay
DESCRIPTION:Fundraising event via Zoom \nDon’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: \n\nA special appearance by Roxane Gay (below)\, best-selling author of Bad Feminist\, Difficult Women\, Hunger\, and many others\, and recipient of our 2021 Grubby Award.\nInspired literary performances by GrubStreet community members Boyah Farah\, Hassan Sharif\, and Milo Todd.\nA sneak peek at GrubStreet’s new center for creative writing in the Seaport.\nThe chance to bid on exciting items and experiences (full list coming soon!)\n\nYour participation in and giving to 2021 Lit Up will help: \n\nexpand financial aid for teens and adults to take writing classes and attend the Muse and the Marketplace\, GrubStreet’s annual writers’ conference.\namplify the voices of Black writers and writers of color through increased networking events\, retreats\, and publishing resources for the Boston Writers of Color Group.\ncontinue GrubStreet’s new teaching fellowships\, which provide financial and professional development support to two self-identified Black writers interested to teach and deepen GrubStreet’s curriculum.\n\nRead more about the impact you’ll have by supporting Lit Up. Thank you for your commitment and generosity to this community of writers. \nTo buy tickets and/or make a donation\, click HERE.
URL:https://www.milotodd.com/event/lit-up-celebrates-roxane-gay/
LOCATION:Massachusetts
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="GrubStreet":MAILTO:programs@grubstreet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210424T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210424T151500
DTSTAMP:20260617T190909
CREATED:20210421T011047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220107T143937Z
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SUMMARY:Writing Transgender Characters
DESCRIPTION:1-hour seminar via Zoom \nWith 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 character (empathy\, education\, and empowerment)\, the best craft approaches for each\, and their potential pitfalls. We’ll also go over inappropriate reasons to write a trans/nonbinary narrative\, general do’s and don’ts\, and an overview of the experiences most often used incorrectly in stories. \nThis event is only available to Muse & the Marketplace attendees. You can register HERE.
URL:https://www.milotodd.com/event/writing-transgender-characters/
LOCATION:Massachusetts
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="GrubStreet":MAILTO:programs@grubstreet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201014T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201014T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T190909
CREATED:20200809T211450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220107T143702Z
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SUMMARY:Tips for Success as a Trans Fiction Writer
DESCRIPTION:1-hour workshop via Zoom \nDespite 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. \nRegister here: https://tcne.org/workshops/
URL:https://www.milotodd.com/event/tips-for-success-as-a-trans-fiction-writer/
LOCATION:Massachusetts
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200929T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200929T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T190909
CREATED:20200831T051735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200831T051735Z
UID:13076-1601406000-1601409600@www.milotodd.com
SUMMARY:SpeakOUT: STAR Program Peer Counselor Training
DESCRIPTION:Training session via Zoom \nThis is a training session for the peer counselors of Brandeis University’s STAR (Students Talking About Relationships) Program. This session isn’t open to the public.
URL:https://www.milotodd.com/event/speakout-star-program-peer-counselor-training/
LOCATION:Massachusetts
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200922T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200922T203000
DTSTAMP:20260617T190909
CREATED:20200831T053617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200831T053617Z
UID:13083-1600799400-1600806600@www.milotodd.com
SUMMARY:LGBTQIA+ History and Language: What Editorial Professionals Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:2-Hour workshop via Zoom \nAs part of a 2-hour workshop concerning proper representation of queer people in media\, Milo Todd discusses how the erasure of queer history has shaped common issues found in modern queer representation. This workshop is free. \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lgbtqia-history-and-language-what-editorial-professionals-need-to-know-tickets-120232597937
URL:https://www.milotodd.com/event/queer-history-and-its-effects-on-modern-representation-in-media/
LOCATION:Massachusetts
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200901
DTSTAMP:20260617T190909
CREATED:20200731T181935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200731T181935Z
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SUMMARY:Pitch-a-thon for Black & Pink
DESCRIPTION:Throughout August\, I’m offering 30-minute pitch consults to raise money for Black & Pink\, an organization dedicated to abolishing the criminal punishment system and liberating LGBTQIA2S+ people and people living with HIV/AIDS who are affected by that system through advocacy\, support\, and organizing. \nClick here for more information. 
URL:https://www.milotodd.com/event/pitch-a-thon-for-black-pink/
LOCATION:Massachusetts
CATEGORIES:Events
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