Faith, Story, and the Power of Representation

Writing Craft
2011
Featuring Cindy Brown, Daniel Levitt, Soraya Salam

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Cindy Brown, Daniel Levitt, and Soraya Salam share how their faith backgrounds in Christianity, Judaism, and Islam are represented in media. They discuss common stereotypes, the importance of accurate portrayal, and how writers can bring greater nuance and authenticity to stories shaped by faith.

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