Posted on 06/27/2022 at 09:33 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek
If you're a straight writer wanting to incorporate more — or more well-rounded — LGBTQ+ characters, get ready to take...
Posted on 09/09/2021 at 01:27 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek
Inclusivity and diversity are popular topics in all industries right now — publishing certainly included. But you’ve probably heard of...
Posted on 12/09/2020 at 09:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek
Audiobooks and ebooks have provided a wonderful opportunity for readers who struggle, for a number of reasons, with traditional print...
Posted on 08/26/2020 at 11:30 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek
We’ve previously shared posts on sensitivity readers and how to write characters from other backgrounds. Now, more than ever, it’s...
Posted on 06/08/2020 at 03:26 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek
Last month, the Romance Writers of America revealed a new award intended to signal the organization’s push for diversity. With...
Posted on 06/08/2020 at 11:03 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek
What can all authors learn from the #PublishingPaidMe hashtag on Twitter, beyond the disparity in advances? The importance of asking...
Posted on 01/09/2020 at 11:26 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek
The Romance Writers of America has just released a statement about further reforms, including key resignations. President Damon Suede’s offer...
Posted on 12/26/2019 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek
No matter the topic, you’ve likely found a new blog to love and been both excited and exhausted by the...
Posted on 06/21/2019 at 03:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek
You’ve undoubtedly noticed the surge in high-profile instances of authors facing scrutiny for how they depict marginalized groups in their...
Posted on 04/16/2019 at 09:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek
You’re told not to limit yourself to writing what you know. And then you see another book pulled from publication...