Heart of the Story
classes for writers and editors
upcoming classes and presentations
Inclusive Language Explorations
asynchronous online course: 15 weeks of learning starting whenever you want!
Words matter. But the world of inclusive language—and language that excludes and does harm—is overwhelmingly big and constantly changing! This class takes an exploratory approach to that huge landscape, with bite-sized weekly lessons that emphasize staying curious and offer loads of solid resources to bookmark. It's designed for busy people who want to improve and grow in this area. Click here for lots more details and to enroll.
asynchronous online course: 15 weeks of learning starting whenever you want!
Words matter. But the world of inclusive language—and language that excludes and does harm—is overwhelmingly big and constantly changing! This class takes an exploratory approach to that huge landscape, with bite-sized weekly lessons that emphasize staying curious and offer loads of solid resources to bookmark. It's designed for busy people who want to improve and grow in this area. Click here for lots more details and to enroll.
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This Character's “Yes!":
Consent and Craft in Romance
Contemporary Romance Writers 2023 Virtual Summer Conference
Consent and Craft in Romance
Contemporary Romance Writers 2023 Virtual Summer Conference
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Online courses coming soon:
- Basics of Gender-Inclusive Language for Editors
- Gender-Inclusive Storytelling 101 for Fiction Writers
past offerings that may return (let me know if you're interested!)
Consent in Fiction:
For Writers and Editors in Romance and Beyond
A smart, bighearted approach to consent helps us hone and enliven characters, scenes, and stories—and do right by readers. This 5-week course dives deep into real-life and craft issues.
For Writers and Editors in Romance and Beyond
A smart, bighearted approach to consent helps us hone and enliven characters, scenes, and stories—and do right by readers. This 5-week course dives deep into real-life and craft issues.
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Consent for Fiction Writers
A one-hour workshop. |
The Consent Workshop challenged some deeply-ingrained structures in our writing and in our social relationships that I found very exciting to explore. This workshop exposes our inherited belief structure and powerfully seeks to overthrow it. It's a fascinating look at our most intimate moments and how we negotiate our shared space. Consent is vital to healthy relationships and bringing this into our writing can help empower and validate the feelings of many who struggle to find their voice and boundaries. |
about the instructor
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Hi, I’m Eliot!
I'm an independent editor specializing in romance and fantasy fiction, including interactive fiction. My work is informed by a background in literary studies and research, a decade of teaching college writing and literature courses, and deep interests in inclusive language, gender diversity, human sexuality, and consent. I love language, stories, and learning. You can learn more about me here. |
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