Class Description
Who are Fu Manchu, Jezebel, The Dragon Lady, Carmen Miranda, and Mammy? What differentiates a complex literary character from one who feels reliant on a "type"? When was the first time you saw your own name appear in a book, and what was that character like? Join GrubStreet for a frank and dynamic discussion about common cultural representations in books, past and present-- including Asian, African-American, Latino, Native American, LGBT, and more. Then, we'll do practical exercises to practice blowing past stereotypes in our own work. We'll have a lively talk followed by food, drinks, and music. For writers looking to write from a more deeply informed place, and also to have a damn good time.
A collaboration with Future Boston.
Thanks to the excellent literary citizenship of our donors, scholarships are available for all GrubStreet classes. To apply, click the gray "APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIP" button. In order to be considered for a scholarship, you must complete your application at least one week before the start date of a class. Please await our scholarship committee's decision before registering for the class. We cannot hold spots in classes, so the sooner you apply, the better. Scholarships cannot be applied retroactively.
For more detailed information about GrubStreet scholarships, including how to contribute to scholarship funds for other students, click here.