Write the character as a person, not a diagnosis. We’re complicated, interesting, and main characters in our own right.

This isn’t a review of "American Fiction”. Instead, this post helps examine what we as writers and publishers can learn from this film that holds up a mirror to see the choices made when writing and publishing historically marginalized characters.

With 6 million children diagnosed with ADHD in the last two decades, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a condition that’s rarely out of the public eye. And since so many families are affected, misinformation is rampant.

While their entire personality shouldn’t be dictated by their Autism symptoms, here’s some insight on how to describe an Autistic character.

"Should I even write this?" This series of open ended questions can help you determine if you should write that project.

Even though sensitivity readers are often blamed for censoring books this article tells you why we can't and why we don't want to.

Every month we will select a title written by a historically marginalized author that features at least 1 marginalized character.

From Jinn to Islamic principles, what to consider if you want to write Muslims in magical worlds.

Considering hiring a sensitivity reader? Here's what you can expect. From basic definitions, what does feedback entail, to cost and more.

As a writer with severe arthritis, productivity can be a struggle. These are the things I wish I’d known when I first started writing.

Now that you've received feedback from your sensitivity reader, this helpful guide can get from comments to revisions.

Here are three warning signs you can use to determine if you should “avoid that Black character.”

What does identity mean for biracial characters? Especially when how they look doesn't align with society's expectations.

Is your disabled character a fully realized person or simply a prop?

There's more to your nonbinary characters than pronouns and coming out stories. Read tips on how to write well-rounded nonbinary characters.

Let’s talk about some common horror cliches, how they are rooted in bigotry, and some tips on how to not perpetuate them.

A hijab is more than just a piece of cloth. Components of religion, culture, and agency must be considered when writing this character.

Here you are, writing the death scene for one of your marginalized characters. Have you considered the impact of this choice?

Do me a favor. Open up your manuscript and search for the word "dark." What do you notice? Are you using it literally as a physical descriptor? Figuratively, as a way to describe a mood or tone? Perhaps both? Are you noticing any trends, patterns, or maybe some problems with how you're using the word?

Sensitivity Readers from the Writing Diversely Directory shared their favorite #ownvoices books and why they love them.