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Hybrid Hillsboro: Worldbuilding with Brian W. Parker
April 9 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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The worlds of fantasy and sci-fi have suffered from a lack of diversity for many decades, despite the wonderful contributions of authors like Gene Roddenberry, Octavia Butler, N.K. Jemisin and Ursula K. LeGuin. This problem has seen some major strides in recent years, and yet some authors are still unsure of how to be more inclusive in their storytelling. There are some tricky issues of cultural appropriation and respecting the unique experiences of underrepresented groups in world-building.
On April 9th at 6:30PM (Doors open at 6:15PM) online and at the Brookwood Library in Hillsboro, join author and publisher Brian W. Parker as he illustrates how these issues can be tackled in creative ways. From researching and using historic elements to ground characters to adding diverse settings, we’ll discuss how to communicate with readers from a wide variety of cultural backgrounds.
Zoom Link
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About Brian W. Parker
Brian grew up in Alaska, then Mississippi, and has always been in love with storytelling in every medium. Literature, movies, art, you name it! He earned a BFA in graphic design & illustration and an MA in writing & publishing. He worked as a graphic designer and illustrator for almost two decades in music publishing, corporate marketing, and sports/entertainment.
Today, Brian spends his days working in youth publishing (so cool, right?) through his company, Believe In Wonder, which he co-owns with his wife. He enjoys teaching about the creative process, and is always trying to learn and grow in his craft – finding that he is happiest when striving to bring the works of imagination to life.
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Young Writers
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