45 - LGBTQ+ representation with Sam Cameron

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about LGBTQ+ representation with guest host Sam Cameron.What you’ll learn from this episode:The balance between "getting it right" and perfectionismActionable steps you can take to include more diverse charactersWhether or not to stay in your laneDetermining whether your manuscript is LGBTQ+ inclusiveResources mentioned: Writing With Color - https://writingwithcolor.tumblr.com/Writing The Other - https://writingtheother.com/Check out Sam's work!Sam's website: https://truantpen.com/Take Sam's Quiz: "Is my manuscript LGBTQ+ inclusive?" - https://truantpen.com/lgbtq Ready to make readers so in love with your characters they can’t stop biting their nails in anticipation?  Grab The Magic of Character Arcs free email course: www.goldenmayediting.com/arcsmagicJoin Tenacious Writing! With the perfect combo of craft, mindset, and community resources, you will build a writing life that feels sustainable, fulfilling, and fun—without any prescriptions or rules. Learn more: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/If you enjoyed Story Magic, please rate, review and follow on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to this podcast!Follow us on social media!Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/bookcoachrachel/Emily: https://www.instagram.com/ebgoldenbooks/ Join us September 21st - September 25th for Story Stress Test! In this FIVE-day LIVE virtual workshop, we’re going to show you how to stress-test and strengthen your story’s foundation. Leave the doubt behind, and bring the fun instead! All you have to do is register at https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/storystresstest! See you there!