S2E23 The Writers Mosaic: Colin Grant on Reshaping Our World View

Writers are becoming increasingly aware that in order to create a true reflection of society in their work, diversity and representation need to be placed firmly at the top of the agenda. For a long time the voice of the minority has been silenced, and though the landscape is improving, plenty more work still needs to be done. Colin Grant is director of the Writers Mosaic, a new initiative funded by the Royal Literary Fund, which is giving a platform to underrepresented voices across the UK. In this episode Colin explains how the Writers Mosaic is here to stay, a long term project mandated to tear down the many barriers facing writers of colour. Find out why we must remember our history when writing stories of modern day adversity, learn how everyone in society benefits from improved diversity, and discover the importance of reading stories from authors of all backgrounds.