Diversity in the Publishing World with Robert Wilson

In this episode, I talk with Robert Wilson about diversity in the publishing world. This is such a huge topic, but it is so vital if we are going to grow as writers and, more importantly, as people. Throughout this interview, we talk about the importance of diversity in fiction and how authors can avoid perpetuating stereotypes. Robert also shares some tips for how you can write stories that honor people who come from diverse backgrounds without using them as a prop for your novel.

02:54 Robert's Journey

10:09 Why is diversity important

14:05 How can we help improve diversity

16:59 Analyzing our own bias

25:41 Why diversity is important in fiction

33:22 Diverse characters

34:13 Ways authors unintentionally perpetuate stereotypes

46:50 Tips for writing stories that honor others

52:25 Avoiding using diverse characters as props

1:02:00 Author Action Point

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