As the world evolves thanks to many important social and cultural movements, so too must our storytelling. One such movement is the topic of many debates across the Entertainment and Publishing Industry: “Own Voices”. How does one navigate writing in diverse voices and creating diverse characters? This panel sheds light on this important discussion that covers the gamut of our panelists' experiences (feminism, POC, LGBTQ), and digs into how the “Own Voices” Movement is bringing diversity into storytelling like never before.

Moderator:

I-Yana Tucker, Talent Manager, Wattpad

Panelists:

Emily Lindin (@emilylindin), Writer

Daven McQueen (@keyframed), Writer

Maiyah Redmond (@madandbougie), Writer

Maggie Derrick (@star-powered), Writer

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