SENSITIVITY READING WITHOUT CENSORSHIP

Recently, there’s been a rise in requests for paid sensitivity readers. Writers are eager to say what they want to say, without the worry of offending those they really didn’t intend to offend. Along with this rise has been an increase in concern over censorship. Would sensitivity readers suggest that writers simply not say anything at all?

At AllWriters’, we are strong supporters of anti-censorship. We don’t want to see writers gagged. But we also want writers to feel confident in what they say.

So AllWriters’ now offers sensitivity reading as a service. We will suggest to you what could be offensive and offer alternatives that would be better. We will not change your manuscript; that is always up to you. But our suggestions will include an explanation so that you can make a learned decision about how to say what you want to say.

Please understand that this is not editing. If you would like your manuscript to be edited as well, please look at our All-In-One editing service, and then contact us to ask for a quote adding sensitivity reading as well.

This is a list of our sensitivity readers and what topics they will read for you. You can read their bios on our faculty page:

KATHIE GIORGIO
Women's issues
Feminist issues
Rape
Body image and sizeism
Ageism
Sexism
Sexual/physical/emotional abuse
Autism and learning disabilities
Neurodiversity
LGBTQ+
Poverty/financial challenges
Cancer and illness
Mental health
Trauma/PTSD

CARRIE NEWBERRY
Sexuality/gender identity/LGBTQ
Women's/feminist issues
Sexual assault
Domestic violence
Mental health

MICHAEL GIORGIO
Historical accuracy vs. modern day acceptability
Autism and learning disabilities
Neurodiversity
Physical and cognitive disabilities

FEES:

Brand new to AllWriters’: $50/hour

Already an AllWriters’ student: $40/hour

Please use our Contact Form to register.

LARINA WARNOCK
Homelessness
Trauma/PTSD/CPTSD
Domestic violence
Child abuse and/or neglect
Foster care
Neurodiversity
Physical and cognitive disabilities/Special education
Schizophrenia
Substance abuse
LGBTQ+, especially among youth
Political cultures, both conservative and liberal

JOANNE NELSON
Family issues
Abuse issues
Mental health issues
AODA issues
Autism and learning disabilities
Women's issues

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