Im not sure this is the place to ask but I am planning/outlining a story that may end up being something akin to fanficiton but I probably wont share it anywhere. the point being is I want to include a lot of diversity in culture/ethnicity/etc. and I don't know how to properly represent people who are not culturally/ethnically the same as me. I know it's going to be a lot of research on my part but does anyone have any advice?
Shout out to me for writing diverse characters even back when I was anti-lgbt
For example, I wrote a bi nonbinary character and had them correcting everyone who got their pronouns wrong. I didn’t even know what any of that was when I wrote it, I just thought it made for an interesting character quirk.
Beta-Readers Needed!
Before I publish the first few chapters of my rewrite series, I’m looking for at least five beta readers who’ll check my work for any inconsistencies, typos, and any other errors that might be found.
ੈ✩‧₊˚ If you are interested, you can message me so that I can ask you a couple of questions. If I feel that you may work well with me, I’ll ask for your email.
ੈ✩‧₊˚ If you are not interested, but know someone that might be, then you can either send them this post or tell me about them so that I can ask them myself. I’ll be asking a couple of simple questions and, if I feel we’d work well, then I’ll ask for their emails.
ੈ✩‧₊˚ REMEMBER! This part of the rewrite is centered around the Marauders & Co. (the romance is Wolfstar-focused, although romance isn’t the main theme). There’s going to be a lot of diversity in terms of race, gender, and disabilities. Also, Snape is going to be a complex, humanized character.
ੈ✩‧₊˚ If I can find someone who is Indian, Japanese, French, and/or Welsh to call me out in case I make any mistakes (I’ve been studying these cultures for years whenever I can, but I’m not perfect) that would be amazing.
ੈ✩‧₊˚ Finally, any and all Beta-Readers I end up picking will be credited each chapter I post.