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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
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T190000
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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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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
CATEGORIES:Events
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T190000
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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
CATEGORIES:Events
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UID:14255-1743188400-1743193800@www.milotodd.com
SUMMARY:Writing Outside of Your Lane
DESCRIPTION:90-minute class via Zoom \nAs the call for diversity in stories grows stronger (thankfully)\, many writers without lived experience of marginalization may feel anxiety about how to approach these stories with care and authenticity. Questions like “How do I start?”\, “What if I make mistakes?”\, and “Am I even allowed to write this?” are common—and valid. \nIn this 90-minute lecture\, Milo Todd offers mainstream writers a thoughtful\, practical framework for writing characters outside your own lived experience. Through the pillars of Self-Reflection\, Research\, Craft\, and Editing\, you’ll gain tools to approach this process with care\, empathy\, and a deeper understanding of your responsibility as a writer. \nThis class welcomes writers of all identities and focuses on equipping you with the knowledge and confidence to write with integrity. Let’s work together to create stories that reflect the rich\, diverse world we live in. \nRegister here: https://secure.clarionwest.org/event.jsp?event=2066&
URL:https://www.milotodd.com/event/writing-outside-of-your-lane-9/
LOCATION:Massachusetts
CATEGORIES:Classes
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SUMMARY:*FREE!* Why Bother?: Making Art During Troubled Times
DESCRIPTION:1-hour class via Zoom \nBetween elections\, pandemics\, police brutality\, climate change\, and a host of other difficult situations\, I’ve received the question more and more: Why bother? What’s the point of being artistic during troubled times? \nThis session is free and open to everyone with this question on their minds. Budgeted for an hour\, this talk will look at science-backed studies\, logic-based stances\, and provide time at the end to answer questions. (Group discussion may be available depending on the number of attendees.) \nRegistration is required\, with opportunity to submit questions for consideration and tips to share with your fellow artists. Please note that no recordings\, photographs\, or screenshots are allowed during this session. Attendees will receive a Zoom link via email ~15 minutes before the session begins. \nRegister here: https://forms.gle/rgKh8toH7dmEm4rX6
URL:https://www.milotodd.com/event/free-why-bother-making-art-during-troubled-times-2/
LOCATION:Massachusetts
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250203T180000
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UID:14277-1738605600-1738609200@www.milotodd.com
SUMMARY:*FREE!* Event Safety for Queer Authors
DESCRIPTION:1-hour class via Zoom \nWith the ongoing attempts to suppress\, silence\, and intimidate queer authors and their work\, many writers have become concerned about their safety when presenting at events. Whether it’s in-person or virtual\, a panel or a lecture\, a bookstore or a university\, there’s plenty you can do to keep yourself safe while still promoting your art. \nThis talk will provide tips for bolstering your safety during events\, as well as engaging in questions to help you weigh potential pros and cons of participating in a given event. This session is free and open to everyone with this concern on their minds. Unpublished writers\, cishet writers\, librarians\, booksellers\, and event coordinators are welcome to attend. It’s never too early (or too late) to learn! \nRegistration is required. Please note that no recordings\, photographs\, or screenshots are allowed during this session. Attendees will receive a Zoom link via email ~15 minutes before the session begins. \nRegister here: https://forms.gle/fnuXjJex24PxJsHq5
URL:https://www.milotodd.com/event/free-event-safety-for-queer-authors/
LOCATION:Massachusetts
CATEGORIES:Classes
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SUMMARY:*FREE!* Transcestors Series: Weimar Berlin
DESCRIPTION:1-hour class via Zoom\n\nWant to learn more about the history related to my upcoming debut\, THE LILAC PEOPLE? (Well\, the happy parts\, anyway.) This is the session! 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. In this session\, we’ll look at the era’s vibrant trans community and its endless series of documented firsts\, including terminology\, surgeries\, rights\, memoirs\, and music.\n\nTranscestors is a series of free 1-hour sessions focused on trans and queer (but mostly trans) history based on Milo Todd’s research for his historical fiction. Those interested must have any subscription tier of The Queer Writer\, paid or free\, and must use their subscriber email to register for sessions. For safety reasons\, sessions will NOT be recorded. A Zoom link will be sent to registered attendees ~15 minutes before a session starts.\n\n*Sessions are open to all identities\, but please know Transcestors centers trans and/or nonbinary attendees.\n\nFree for all The Queer Writer subscribers\nRegister here: https://www.thequeerwriter.milotodd.com/transcestors/
URL:https://www.milotodd.com/event/free-transcestors-series-weimar-berlin/
LOCATION:Massachusetts
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T151500
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T152041Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241123T160000
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CREATED:20241112T020239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T020239Z
UID:14242-1732377600-1732381200@www.milotodd.com
SUMMARY:*FREE!* Why Bother?: Making Art During Troubled Times
DESCRIPTION:1-hour class via Zoom \nBetween elections\, pandemics\, police brutality\, climate change\, and a host of other difficult situations\, I’ve received the question more and more: Why bother? What’s the point of being artistic during troubled times? \nThis session is free and open to everyone with this question on their minds. Budgeted for an hour\, this talk will look at science-backed studies\, logic-based stances\, and provide time at the end to answer questions. (Group discussion may be available depending on the number of attendees.) \nRegistration is required\, with opportunity to submit questions for consideration and tips to share with your fellow artists. Please note that no recordings\, photographs\, or screenshots are allowed during this session. Attendees will receive a Zoom link via email ~15 minutes before the session begins. \nRegister here: https://forms.gle/VxaFXvyFtsYYVkm38
URL:https://www.milotodd.com/event/free-why-bother-making-art-during-troubled-times/
LOCATION:Massachusetts
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T130000
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CREATED:20240622T230532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240623T162736Z
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SUMMARY:*FREE!* Transcestors Series: Ancient Burial Sites
DESCRIPTION:1-hour class via Zoom \nFor as long as archaeologists have existed\, they’ve been determining sex and gender from remains found in old burial sites. They catalog these findings to help paint a picture of people\, identities\, cultures\, and societies of the past. But where do trans\, nonbinary\, and intersex people fall within these categorizations? How accurate are the scientific efforts to determine assigned sex? Is it possible to further determine one’s gender identity based on such conclusions? And how have all of these cataloging attempts affected modern people’s views of trans history? This session will look at exhumed ancient burial sites\, from Peru to Italy to Finland to Bohemia\, and discuss just how far back trans history goes. This session includes images of ancient burial remains (i.e. bones and fragments) and mentions of ancient rituals (e.g. human sacrifices). \nTranscestors is a series of free 1-hour sessions focused on trans and queer (but mostly trans) history based on Milo Todd’s research for his historical fiction. Those interested must have any subscription tier of The Queer Writer\, paid or free\, and must use their subscriber email to register for sessions. For safety reasons\, sessions will NOT be recorded. A Zoom link will be sent to registered attendees ~15 minutes before a session starts. \n*Sessions are open to all identities\, but please know Transcestors centers trans and/or nonbinary attendees. \nFree for all The Queer Writer subscribers\nRegister here: https://www.thequeerwriter.milotodd.com/transcestors/
URL:https://www.milotodd.com/event/free-transcestors-series-ancient-burial-sites/
LOCATION:Massachusetts
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T103000
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CREATED:20240518T161812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T123123Z
UID:14024-1724495400-1724506200@www.milotodd.com
SUMMARY:Queery-ing: Navigating Agents and Publishers While Queer
DESCRIPTION:3-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 3-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 a mix of Q&A and beginning to build our query letters\, all while centering queer writers and the particular challenges they may face. \n*This class is intended only for LGBTQ+ writers. \n$75.00 GrubStreet Members | $85.00 Non-members\nScholarships are available for all GrubStreet classes.\nRegister here: https://grubstreet.org/seminar/queery-ing-navigating-agents-and-publishers-while-queer
URL:https://www.milotodd.com/event/queery-ing-navigating-agents-and-publishers-while-queer-4/
LOCATION:Massachusetts
CATEGORIES:Classes
ORGANIZER;CN="GrubStreet":MAILTO:programs@grubstreet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T133000
DTSTAMP:20260430T185115
CREATED:20240518T161957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T021216Z
UID:14026-1722076200-1722087000@www.milotodd.com
SUMMARY:Writing Messy Queer Characters
DESCRIPTION:3-hour class via Zoom\n\nDisney villains\, disaster lesbians\, and hot trans messes\, oh my! In this 3-hour class\, we’ll look at “good” messy queers\, “bad” messy queers\, stereotypes\, redemption\, interiority\, and mainstream media representations. Along with a lecture segment\, we’ll also take time to discuss some common anxieties when writing a complex queer character\, brainstorm craft elements for your story\, and engage in a writing exercise.\n\n*While this class is designed with queer writers in mind\, cisgender/heterosexual writers are welcome to attend and learn. However\, please know we won’t be discussing introductory levels of queer representation or community\, nor the do’s and don’ts of writing outside of one’s lane.\n\n$75.00 GrubStreet Members | $85.00 Non-members\nScholarships are available for all GrubStreet classes.\nRegister here: https://grubstreet.org/seminar/writing-messy-queer-characters-summer-2024-2
URL:https://www.milotodd.com/event/writing-messy-queer-characters-7/
LOCATION:Massachusetts
CATEGORIES:Classes
ORGANIZER;CN="GrubStreet":MAILTO:programs@grubstreet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240711T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240711T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T185115
CREATED:20240328T143851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T143851Z
UID:13990-1720720800-1720731600@www.milotodd.com
SUMMARY:Novel in Progress
DESCRIPTION:8 Thursdays from 6:00pm-9:00pm ET\, starting July 11th\, 2024 via Zoom \n\n\nFirst drafts of novels can be messy\, amorphous\, and daunting. Sometimes\, extensive critical feedback can be counterproductive before the first draft is finished\, yet writers often find themselves losing focus without support and guidance. In class\, we will do exercises\, discuss craft issues—characterization\, the protagonist’s desire\, plot and outlining\, endings—and read short scenes from each other’s work\, providing feedback in an environment that recognizes the specific challenges of the novel in progress. Novels of all genres are welcome. Please bring the first page (double-spaced\, 12-point font\, 1” margins) of your novel to the first class. \n*This class is open to all identities. \n\n\n$520.00 GrubStreet Members | $540.00 Non-members\nScholarships are available for all GrubStreet classes.\nRegister here: https://grubstreet.org/workshop/novel-in-progress-su24-02
URL:https://www.milotodd.com/event/novel-in-progress-2/
LOCATION:Massachusetts
CATEGORIES:Classes
ORGANIZER;CN="GrubStreet":MAILTO:programs@grubstreet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T185115
CREATED:20240404T143015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T143015Z
UID:13999-1719426600-1719430200@www.milotodd.com
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
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240621T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240621T133000
DTSTAMP:20260430T185115
CREATED:20240218T014323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T190249Z
UID:13970-1718965800-1718976600@www.milotodd.com
SUMMARY:Writing Outside of Your Lane
DESCRIPTION:3-hour class via Zoom \nOver the past several years\, the publishing world (and its readers) have thankfully demanded more diversity within stories. But as welcoming 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? This 3-hour course provides mainstream writers with the basics of how to write a marginalized character with which they don’t have a lived experience\, breaking the process down into the bare bones of Self-Reflection\, Research\, Craft\, Editing\, and How to Handle Backlash. With pragmatic and clear-cut information—as well as the wisdom from such writers as Alexander Chee\, Peter Ho Davies\, and Stella Young—writers will leave this course with significantly more insight\, awareness\, and confidence to produce the most accurate and empathetic work they can. \n*This class is open to all identities. \n$75.00 GrubStreet Members | $85.00 Non-members\nScholarships are available for all GrubStreet classes.\nRegister here: https://grubstreet.org/seminar/writing-outside-of-your-lane-undefined
URL:https://www.milotodd.com/event/writing-outside-of-your-lane-8/
LOCATION:Massachusetts
CATEGORIES:Classes
ORGANIZER;CN="GrubStreet":MAILTO:programs@grubstreet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240617T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240617T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T185115
CREATED:20240427T224004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240427T224004Z
UID:14010-1718650800-1718658000@www.milotodd.com
SUMMARY:Genre-Queer: Narrative Structures for the Other
DESCRIPTION:6 Mondays from 7:00pm-9:00pm ET (6:00pm-8:00pm CT)\, starting June 17th\, 2024 via Zoom \n\nThroughout our history of marginalization and oppression\, queer voices have created our own ways of speaking and expressing ourselves. But with us so Othered in queer tongues\, how do we tell our stories to the mainstream authentically? In this queer-focused course\, we’ll look at several literary tactics for expressing ourselves—such as Fracturing\, Modulating\, Fabulism\, and Spiraling—as well as finding our voices as queer people and tackling such conundrums as slang and cultural references. We’ll look at examples of such writers as Carmen Maria Machado\, Jordy Rosenberg\, Akwaeke Emezi\, and more to help us assert our stories in ways that demand us to be heard without compromising our queerness. This course includes weekly opportunities to have short stories of given experimental narratives verbally workshopped. \n*Cisgender/heterosexual people are welcome to attend this course if they’re eager to learn about storytelling methods beyond the traditional narrative arc. \n\n$222.00 Regular | $199.80 Friend\nFunds are available for individuals on public assistance.\nRegister here: https://loft.org/classes/genre-queer-narrative-structures-other
URL:https://www.milotodd.com/event/genre-queer-narrative-structures-for-the-other/
LOCATION:Massachusetts
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T185115
CREATED:20240328T145325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T145325Z
UID:13993-1717239600-1717243200@www.milotodd.com
SUMMARY:*FREE!* Transcestors Series: The Stonewall Rebellion
DESCRIPTION:1-hour class via Zoom \nWhat 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 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. \nTranscestors is a series of free 1-hour sessions focused on trans and queer (but mostly trans) history based on Milo Todd’s research for his historical fiction. Those interested must have any subscription tier of The Queer Writer\, paid or free\, and must use their subscriber email to register for sessions. For safety reasons\, sessions will NOT be recorded. A Zoom link will be sent to registered attendees ~15 minutes before a session starts. \n*Sessions are open to all identities\, but please know Transcestors centers trans and/or nonbinary attendees. \nFree for all The Queer Writer subscribers\nRegister here: https://www.thequeerwriter.milotodd.com/transcestors/
URL:https://www.milotodd.com/event/free-transcestors-series-the-stonewall-rebellion/
LOCATION:Massachusetts
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T185115
CREATED:20231207T152136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T152136Z
UID:13932-1711191600-1711195200@www.milotodd.com
SUMMARY:*FREE* Transcestors Series: Pirates of the 1600s Atlantic
DESCRIPTION:1-hour class via Zoom \nHow do modern-day portrayals of queer and trans pirates stack up to the real thing? Were there any pirates who we’d today define as trans? How did pirates view queer sexual orientations and gender presentations? What about other so-called political topics\, such as slavery and disability? Take a look at queerness during The Golden Age of Piracy (1650-1730)\, centered around the Atlantic Ocean\, with opportunity for Q&A. Note: This session includes mentions of queer/transphobia\, racism/slavery\, murder\, sexual assault\, misgendering/deadnaming\, and appropriation. \nTranscestors is a series of free 1-hour sessions focused on trans and queer (but mostly trans) history based on Milo Todd’s research for his historical fiction. Those interested must have any subscription tier of The Queer Writer\, paid or free\, and must use their subscriber email to register for sessions. For safety reasons\, sessions will NOT be recorded. Donations are not expected\, but the opportunity to donate will be available during sessions. A Zoom link will be sent to registered attendees ~15 minutes before a session starts. \n*Sessions are open to all identities\, but please know Transcestors centers trans and/or nonbinary attendees. \nFree for all The Queer Writer subscribers\nRegister here: https://grubstreet.org/findaclass/class/how-to-start-a-newsletter/
URL:https://www.milotodd.com/event/free-transcestors-series-pirates-of-the-1600s-atlantic/
LOCATION:Massachusetts
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T133000
DTSTAMP:20260430T185115
CREATED:20231104T195813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T190215Z
UID:13902-1709980200-1709991000@www.milotodd.com
SUMMARY:Queer Writing Essentials
DESCRIPTION:3-hour class via Zoom \nWriting authentic marginalized work can come with some unique problems\, especially if/when we engage with the mainstream publishing industry or its readers. This 3-hour class was designed to help queer writers navigate some of the less-discussed aspects of marginalized writing\, including how to introduce your characters as queer\, creating effective social justice themes within your storytelling\, handling “relatability\,” and how to invite in outside readers without compromising your story’s authenticity. Peppered with writing exercises\, this class will engage with works from such authors as Gabby Rivera\, Andrea Lawlor\, Rajiv Mohabir\, Kacen Callender\, Akwaeke Emezi\, Carmen Maria Machado\, Jordy Rosenberg\, and more. \n*While this class is designed with queer writers in mind\, cisgender/heterosexual writers are welcome to attend and learn. However\, please know we won’t be discussing introductory levels of queer representation or community\, nor the do’s and don’ts of writing outside of one’s lane. \n$75.00 GrubStreet Members | $85.00 Non-members\nScholarships are available for all GrubStreet classes.\nRegister here: https://grubstreet.org/seminar/queer-writing-essentials-undefined
URL:https://www.milotodd.com/event/queer-writing-essentials-2/
LOCATION:Massachusetts
CATEGORIES:Classes
ORGANIZER;CN="GrubStreet":MAILTO:programs@grubstreet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T185115
CREATED:20240106T031609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240106T031609Z
UID:13948-1708624800-1708628400@www.milotodd.com
SUMMARY:*FREE* Novel Immersive for LGBTQ+ Writers Open House & Info Session
DESCRIPTION:1-hour session via Zoom \nThinking of applying to the Novel Immersive for LGBTQ+ Writers? GrubStreet will host an online Q&A session with instructor Milo Todd on Thursday\, February 22nd\, from 6:00-7:00p.m. Milo will answer any questions you have about the Novel Immersive\, including the workload\, the application process\, what the program does and doesn’t entail\, the schedule\, the philosophy behind our approach\, and anything else you have on your mind! Please note that the upcoming round of the Novel Immersive for LGBTQ+ Writers\, which begins in June 2024\, will take place online via Zoom. \nFree!\nRegister here: https://grubstreet.org/findaclass/class/novel-immersive-for-lgbtq-writers-open-house-info-session-2/
URL:https://www.milotodd.com/event/free-novel-immersive-for-lgbtq-writers-open-house-info-session/
LOCATION:Massachusetts
CATEGORIES:Classes
ORGANIZER;CN="GrubStreet":MAILTO:programs@grubstreet.org
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