Writing Excuses 7.40: Writing the Other

Published: Oct. 1, 2012, 12:52 a.m.

b'Maurice Broaddus joins\\xa0us to talk about "writing the other" -- writing other cultures, races, genders -- basically anybody who isn\'t much like you.
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\\nWe talk about common pitfalls, including resorting to tropes like the "magical Negro," and the "noble savage."
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\\nMore importantly, we talk about how to do this well. Maurice has plenty to offer from his own experience, including some fun anecdotes about his crazy research.\\n\\nOur Sponsors:\\n* Check out Factor 75 and use our code wx50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/ \\n\\nSupport this podcast at \\u2014 https://redcircle.com/writing-excuses2130/exclusive-content\\n\\nAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands'