Creating Authentic Queer Characters

One-session online workshop, 1 - 1.5 hours per session, live teaching, via Zoom.

The length of the sessions varies depending on the session topic and the questions and discussions that arise. Sessions will be a minimum of one hour.

Only ten places available on this workshop.

7PM Wednesday 2nd October 2024

Times shown: British Summer Time

If you are interested in future dates for this workshop please email: [email protected]

Workshop fee: £25.00

(meeting invite will be sent out a couple of days prior to the workshop)
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Workshop Outline

In this workshop you'll start by looking at some history around Section 28, book bans etc. to help you understand why representation matters in fiction. You'll then move onto why getting representation right is important.

Next you take a look at at LGBTQ+ identities including both sexualities and gender identities. You then get to look at how to create authentic LGBTQ+ characters.

Finally you will be given an overview of the role of the authenticity reader and how they can help you avoid making faux pas of one kind or another.


This workshop is run by Budding Writers in partnership with The Writers Bureau.
Sign-up for £25.00

By taking part in this workshop you will:

  • meet other writers

  • have time to ask questions as there are only ten participants per group

  • learn why representation matters in fiction

  • find out the difference between sexuality and gender identity

  • gain increased self-confidence to take your writing forward on your own.

Wednesday 2nd October 2024 at 7.00PM

Workshop fee: £25.00

  • Find out how to represent the LGBTQ+ community in your writing

  • Learn how an authenticity reader can help you get it right

  • Notes emailed to you after each session

  • A maximum of ten people