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“I hope you find someone you can’t live without. I really do. And I hope you never have to know what it’s like to have to try and live without them.”

— Kiera Cass, The Selection (via books-n-quotes)

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“Every true love and friendship is a story of unexpected transformation. If we are the same person before and after we loved, that means we haven’t loved enough.”

— Elif Shafak, The Forty Rules of Love (via books-n-quotes)

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If kissing you is a deadly sin, in my every fucking life I'll kiss your lips and die happy!

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Everything will fall apart before my eyes, but darling, I wouldn't see, I'll be blinded by your love.

A verse of Nostalgia

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“If I had the ability to touch anyone else in this world, I still don’t believe I’d want it to be anyone but you.”

— Jus Accardo, Touch (via books-n-quotes)

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“You think you know someone. But mostly you just know what you want to know.”

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Joe Hill

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Writing x Characters When You Aren’t x, A Masterlist

x: a variable used to represent something unknown.

We’ve seen an influx of questions about how to write stories based around characters of color, disability, non-binary, etc. when the author does not fall into these categories. Rather than have these posts take over the site, we’ve decided to compile a list of resources to help our fellow writers become more educated about writing what they do not immediately know. However, this list is not the end-all-be-all of knowledge; one should always try to learn from someone with first hand experience in any topic. The world is constantly growing and changing, and because of that, there will always be more to learn. The admins at Plotline Hotline want to help writers form respectful, informed, and realistic characters that broaden the narrow range we see in literature today. 

*Be wary that some of the topics listed below contain sensitive material. Reader discretion is advised.* 

As always, the links I found to be especially apt will be in bold. Topics are listed alphabetically, excepting the “other” section.

Culture

Appropriate Cultural Appropriation

What is Cultural Appropriation? [1,2,3]

Cultural Appropriation Is, In Fact, Indefensible

Voice Appropriation & Writing About Other Cultures

Diversity, Appropriation, and Writing the Other [List]

Disability

Writing Disibilities [1,2,3,4,5]

Guides to Writing Deaf or Hard of Hearding People

National Association of the Deaf - Resources [List]

World Federation of the Deaf

Using a Prosthetic Device

Prostehtic Limbs (Character Guide)

How NOT to Write Disabled Characters

A Guide to Disibility Rights Law (United States)

Timeline of Disibility Rights in the United States

Social Security Disability: List of Impairments, Medical Conditions, and Problems [List] (United States)

How to Write Disabled Characters: An Opinion Piece

Artificial Eye Resources [List][Various]

Adapting to the Loss of an Eye

Misconceptions and Myths About Blindness

Blind Characters: A Process of Awareness

Writing Blind Characters [List]

Types of Learning Disabilities [List]

Diversity

A Guide to Spotting and Growing Past Stereotypes

How to Prepare to Write a Diverse Book

The Diversity of Writing

Why Diversity Matters for Everyone

Writing a Driverse Book [1,2,3,4,5]

Diversity, Political Correctness and The Power of Language

Diversity Book List [List][Books]

Basic Tips To Write Subcultures & Minority Religions Better 

Basic Tips to Avoid Tokenism

Gender

GLAAD Media Reference Guide - Transgender

Creating Well-Written Trans Characters

A Few Things Writers Need To Know About Sexuality & Gender Expression

Trans (Character Guide & Bio Building)

A Non-Binary Person’s Guide to Invented Pronouns

Gender Neutral Writing [List]

Keeping a Trans* Person a Person  

Suggestions for Reducing Gendered Terms in Language [Photo]

How to Review a Trans Book as a Cis Person

Writing Characters of Different Genders [List]

Understanding Gender

Gender Spectrum Resources [List]

Gender History

Illness 

Writing Chronic Illness [1,2]

The Spoon Theory - Also pertains to disibility

About HIV/AIDS

Sexually Transmitted Diseases [List]

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Sex and Gender Differences in Health [Study]

All Chronic Illness Topics [List]

Coping with Chronic Illness

All Cancer Types

A Day in the Life of a Home Health Aide/Health Coach

Fiction Books With Chronically Ill Main Characters- Not Cancer [List][Books]

Neurotype (Including Mental Health)

Writing an Autistic Character When You Don’t Have Autism

Depression Resources [List]

What to Consider When Writing Mental Illness

Stanford Psychiatric Patient Care

Inpatient Psychiatric Questions and Tips

Don’t Call Me Crazy [Documentary]

(Avoid) Romanticizing Mental Illness [1,2]

A Day in the Life of a Mental Hospital Patient

State-run vs. Private Mental Hospitals

Mental Disorders

Mental Hospital Non-Fiction [List][Books]

National Institute of Mental Health - Mental Health Information [List]

Writing Autistic

What Causes PTSD?

Remember, Remember: The Basics of Writing Amnesia

ADHD Basic Information

What is a Learning Disability?

What is Neurotypical?

Race

Writing Race: A Checklist for Authors

Transracial Writing for the Sincere

Is my character “black enough”

White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack

Challenge, Counter, Controvert: Subverting Expectations

Writing With Color: Blogs - Recs - Resources [List]

Writing People of Color (If you happen to be a person of another color)

7 Offensive Mistakes Well-Intentioned Writers Make

Description Guide - Words for Skin Tone

Religion

Religion in Novels: Terrific or Taboo?

How to Write a Fantasy Novel that Sells: The Religion

Writing About Faith And Religion

From Aladdin to Homeland: How Hollywood Can Reinforce Racial and Religious Stereotypes 

Sexuality

Understanding Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity [List]

Writing Gay Characters [1,2,3]

American Civil Liberties Union - LGBT+ Rights

LGBT+ Rights by Country or Territory

History of Gay Rights

Gay Rights Movement

LGBT+ Culture

Gay Myths and Stereotypes

LGBT+ Studies Web Sites [List]

LGBTQ Youth Issues

LGBTData.com

Overview of Gay and Lesbian Parenting, Adoption and Foster Care (United States)

Other

How Doctors’ Offices—and Queer Culture—Are Failing Autistic LGBTQ People

Five Traps and Tips for Character Development

Developing Realistic Characters

I hope that this list will provide topics a writer may not initially think to research when writing. If there are any resources that you think would be fitting for this list, please let us know! We want to have as many helpful sources as possible to maximize learning opportunities. 

Stay educated,

xx Sarah

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this is my favorite video. 💕

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do you have any bl manga with no smut? cause i've read smut so much and now i need some softie?? :33 thank you :>>

Hey~ Softies for you °˖✧◝(⁰▿⁰)◜✧˖°

19 Days 

Ai ga Love Shite You nanosa 

Canis 

Circle 

Doukyuusei 

Endou-kun No Kansetsu Nikki 

Endou-kun No Jikken Note

Fools 

Given 

Guang Xiang 

Harenochi Shikibu 

Harukaze no Etranger 

Hatsukoi no Tonari 

Heesu in Class 2 

Hello Again 

Here U Are 

Hidamari ga Kikoeru

Houkago Edge 

Hoshi Dake Ga Shitteru 

Ichi Ni no San!

Irony Dress ni Sayonara 

Itsuka Tomodachi Ja Nakunaru To Shite Mo 

Gunjou no Subete 

Kanemochi-kun To Binbou-kun

Kimi wa Natsu no Naka 

Koimonogatari  

Koi ni mo Naranai 

Kore Wa Koi Ni Fukumare Masu Ka 

Kurayami Ni Strobe

Links 

Lonely To Organdy 

Makkurayami De Kimi To 

Seven Days 

Shiro No Koro 

Slow Starter 

Sonna Me De Mite Kure 

Sugar In My Coffee 

Tashiro-kun, Kimi tte Yatsu wa 

Unripened Expression 

Umibe no Etranger 

Urusai Kurai no Kokuhaku Kudasai 

Yamete Kudasai, Mabushii Desu 

Yozora no Sumikko de 

Yuki No Shita No Qualia 

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Bride of the water god

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“The world is a huge place. How will you know where you fit in unless you explore beyond your comfort zone?”

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Katie McGarry

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“He used to hide behind bangs, But when Yuuri pushed aside Those silver curtains And peered into His window-pained eyes. Two souls began to sing”