Sensitivity Reader
I, Alaysia, am a sensitivity reader (also known as an authenticity reader) for Wednesday Books, an imprint of Macmillan USA, HarperCollins, and Penguin Random House. I provide in-document comments and a detailed write-ups that correlate with the comments within the manuscript. My focus is authentic Black characters but I am sensitive to other underrepresented and or marginalized characters. The goal is to create a safe environment for your readers.
Sensitivity reads are typically offered on a referral basis. However, requests can be emailed in for consideration. Pricing quotes (per book or project) and additional details will follow if I'm available. Rates are set with a 4 week turn around but the sensitivity read can be delivered sooner depending on my work load.
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Rates
4 Week Turn around
**rates for 2023
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100,001 + words =
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3 week turn around =
2 week turn around =
1 week turn around =
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**During a holiday =
**Fiction featuring
enslavement =
$300
$450
$600
$750
$900
$1,050
$1,200
$1,350
$1,500
$1,500
+ $0.0125 PER WORD
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additional 20%
additional 30%
additional 40%
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additional 20%
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additional 50%
Examples
112,000 words with standard turn around
$1,500 (for 100K words)
+ $150 ($0.0125 per word x 12,000 add'l words)
$1,650
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40,000 words with 3 week turn around
$600 (for 40K words)
+ $80 (additional 20%)
$720
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75,367 words, 1 week turn around, during a holiday
$1,200 (for 75K words)
$480 (1 week, additional 40%)
+ $240 (Juneteenth, additional 20%)
$1,920
*Additional fees on top of the rate will apply for a faster turn around time.
** Additional fees on top of the rate will apply for books/projects asked to be reviewed during a holiday.
***Additional fees on top of the rate will apply for Fiction (especially historical fiction) featuring enslavement/ enslavement of Black peoples.
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If you have more than one book/project that you'd like to inquire about, please fill out this form as many times as needed. It will keep the information received organized.
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***NOTE: A sensitivity read is not a guarantee that a project will be safe from criticism. One reader cannot represent all experiences and/or opinions within the Black or BIPOC community. That being said, this read will help to point out major issues, triggering language, and potentially harmful or problematic sections. Investing in a sensitivity read is a positive step toward creating a safe environment for your readers.
Sensitivity Read
Contact Form
If you're interested in receiving a sensitivity read, please complete the form to inquire about availability! The more details shared, the better!
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For other general questions not related to sensitivity reading, please use the general contact form.