Writing Bisexual and Pansexual Characters Master Class

Bisexual author Cecilia Tan leads writers through the pitfalls and negative stigmas commonly applied to characters who are not attracted exclusively to people of a single gender. Termed pansexual by some, bisexual by others (the “B” in LGBTQ), these sexual identities are among the most stigmatized and misunderstood, and are often represented by cliches and inaccurate stereotypes.

In this Master Class, authors will learn how to create and represent bisexual and pansexual people respectfully.

Topics include:

• The distinction between Bisexual and Pansexual identity.
• How bisexual invisibility in real life is reflected in fiction.
• Bisexuality and pansexuality’s relationship to gender.
• Why “bisexual chic” is evergreen.

This Master Class includes a 1 hour, 15 minute long video lecture, a writing exercise, and resources for further study.

Accessibility Statement: The lecture video is closed captioned.