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Diversity in fiction

Writing Mistakes Writers Make: Not Paying Attention to Banned Books

The Writer’s Digest team has witnessed many writing mistakes over the years, so we started this series to help identify them for other writers (along with correction strategies). This week’s writing mistake is not paying attention to banned books.

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Uzma Jalaluddin: On the Importance of ResilienceRobert Lee Brewer
5 Tips To Help Bring Your Culture & Heritage Into Your Story With ConfidenceRaquel V. Reyes
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On Writing Representation in FictionSonya Lalli
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