Ep 68 - Beyond Stereotypes: Crafting Authentic Characters with Disabilities with Melissa Whitney

Romancing the Story: Writing Romance, Storytelling, and Book Structure

"....Whenever you are going to write disability or anytime you're going to write outside of your lived experience, first you have to ask yourself: Do you already platform and support this community?"
As a romance writer with a disability, Melissa Whitney writes fantastic HEAs for non-typical protagonists - who have disabilities and neurodivergences. In the discussion, we explore the nuances of creating authentic characters with disabilities and how to write with empathy and accuracy while bringing depth to the writing.
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Music:
Strawberry Flavor Love by Daystar
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