Muse & the Marketplace 2018

A rarely discussed problem for queer authors, particularly when writing queer content, is some of the writing rules they have been taught are only applicable for cisgender/heterosexual authors. In this lecture, we'll discuss how some so-called "universal" writing rules don't apply for queers, including "show don't tell," "the reader's misunderstanding is the author's fault," "realistic" queer trauma, and when (or whether or not) you should make comfort edits for your cis/het readers. Bonus! If we have time, we'll also discuss whether or not you "should" out yourself as queer in your bio.