Calling Sensitivity Readers: Demons' Nest
Good morning, lovelies!
As you may know, I have been working on Citadel's sequel Demons' Nest. Well, I'm at the point where I need to send what I have to sensitivity readers!
What are sensitivity readers? They're a type of beta reader: someone who reads a book before it's published (or even edited) to give the author an idea of what the public response will be like and fix any major errors.
In the case of sensitivity readers, they're from communities that the author is not a part of, but maybe depicting in the book.
In my case, I specifically need readers who are:
-Autistic
-Trans (both MTF and FTM)
-Gay (minor character)
-Lesbian (minor character)
I had hoped to be able to put Demons' Nest through a bit more revisions/self-editing before taking this step, but my publisher is breathing down my neck for a working draft, so this will have to do.
Notice how I said working draft, not polished draft. That means the manuscript you will receive is very much a work in progress. Details/descriptions are almost non-existent. There may be some plot holes or continuity errors that need patching up. There will definitely be typos and grammar/punctuation mistakes.
WE DO NOT CARE.
What I'm asking from you is to focus on the autistic/queer characters to make sure I'm not accidentally doing an -ism. Obviously there's Olivia and Siyet, who both play major roles in this sequel. But there are also two new autistic characters, as well as a new major trans character, plus a gay/lesbian couple in a lavender marriage.
In terms of trigger warnings, it's the same BS that Citadel usually pulls, with an extra helping of violence. One character's declining mental health might toe the line of suicidal ideation due to survivor's guilt.
If you're interested in sensitivity reading, please let me know in the comments or DM me your email address.
As I said before, the publisher is really pressing me for this. I've got a hard deadline of May 15th to get a post-sensitivity working draft to them, which means to give myself time to incorporate any criticism (and indulge in my perfectionism just a little bit with some more revisions), I need feedback by April 30.
That's about three weeks. I wanted to give two months, but that ain't happening.
As it stands now, the manuscript is about 140k words, which is a bit longer than Citadel itself, which is 110k words.
Comments (88)
I wish my notifications would have told me about this, I would have loved to help, trans mtf here.
I'm Autistic and ADHD. Plus bisexual. I would love to be a sensitivity reader. Your books are actually nice to dive into and that says alot for me.
Hi! I'm AuDHD, Agender, Ace, potentially aro as well, the jury's still out on that bit. But I'd love to help anyway I can! My email is walkerowl901@gmail.com
I know im late but if you ever need an extra pair of eyes im Autistic, ADHD, panromantic/demi-sexual non binary sack of flesh and read extremely fast (scarily fast as Ive been told because you arent supposed to read each and every word when fast reading but nobody told my autistic ass that sooooo)
I'd love to help if I can. I'm autistic and ADHD, as well as being agender and demi-romantic/asexual with a purely aesthetic preference for female presenting people.
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Hello, I am a trans woman/sapphic pansexual/aromantic who is also autistic. I would love to be of any help that I can.
I’m interested in autistic and pandemi I might potentially have adhd as well
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Sorry, I’m a 73 yo cis man that loved the Citadel
Autistic
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Autistic and NB ! 🙋
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Hiya. That sounds awesome!! I'm Autistic and a Lesbian who's had a minor lavender relationship. I often experience selective mutism, sensory overload, and shutdowns if that's of any importance to the story that I can help with.
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I’m not Autistic, however I’m been in the Questioning category of the community for the last 2 1/2 years and would be more than willing to be a sensitivity reader if allowed to do so.
Sounds fun, Autistic here, really loved the first book, and had a great time reading it. Though finished it in under a week lol, and really been hoping for a sequel.
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I’d love to! I’m Autistic + ADHD, and a Queer, femme cis woman who mostly dates NB & Trans folk. 💜
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I'm autistic and pansexual. I would like to help
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I'm trans (Ftm) and bisexual/asexual. I have a lot of mental health issues previously but I am stable now. I would love to help :3.
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I'm transmasc nonbinary, aromantic, sapphic, and have autism, adhd, did, c-ptsd, pica, trichotillomania, and more. I'd be happy to lend a hand ^^
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I am part of a system. We are collectively autistic, this body is intersex, and we are transgender (AMAB, M?TF). Our sexualities and genders are *all over the place*. We are also former librarians and pretty good at reading critically, though far from top tier. If you feel we can help, many of us would love to.
I'm a lesbian who had to have a lavender relationship in the early 80's while in high school in Texas. I also had to play straight in the late 80's army long before don't ask don't tell.
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I am autistic and Demi (with a tad of C-PTSD). I have worked for a LGBTQ crisis hotline so I have experience with all kinds and how to help as well. I also work with children with autism to help aclimate to society. I would be honoured to read, help, and more. (I write as well so I think it’d be fun)
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Nonbinary, autistic, adhd, raised by lesbian and pan asexual myself. Also dying just to read the sequel. Please. If you can spare a spot. PLEASE. Dying over here!
I just realized if I get to read it in the very rough form I would get to see all the little things that end up getting removed in the Final Cut— now I want to read it more T-T
I’m a nonbinary person with both autism and ADHD. I volunteer as Tribute!
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Trans/Nonbinary, Autistic and queer, if you need any more readers
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Trans, Audhd, with Anxiety at your service if needed.
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I'm autistic with adhd and have two trans sibling who love to read like me who would love to help
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I am autistic and NonBinary. my youngest child is Transmasc. I am definitely interested.
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I’m autistic with two trans young adult kids. I’m also Demi. I’d be happy to help!
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Hi! I have adhd, am nonbinary and pan. If I can help you, I would love to!
AuDHD here. If you still need someone for sensitivity, I'm happy to help.
'Tism Trans masc, wouldn't mind helping out
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Would love to be of help to you.I am a lesbian. I have been doing research on lavender marriage as well.
I'm bi and would love to help
Lesbian here looking into Lavender marriage for myself my wife and best friend Gay couple
Autistic Transmasc here! I’m happy to help if you have need of me!
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Autistic, trans/nonbinary person here! I would be happy to help!
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Autistic, transmasc nonbinary person here! Happy to help if you're still in need of folks 💛
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Gay FTM would love to be a part of this
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I'm lesbian and I would be happy to help in anyway I can
I'm lesbian and I volunteer
I have not been in a relationship though so I don't know if I can help
I volunteer my services again
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Hey I'm bi (or pan still not sure)and am willing to help if I can
As a resident trans (mtf), most likely autistic, full time professional lesbian I'd be really interested. You said 'major trans character'. Exactly how major are we talking? I just wanna know how much time I'd need to calculate in for this. Also I have read citadel already so I'm familiar
She's not a POV character (except for the prologue), but she does appear in more than 50% of the story and plays a major role in the climax.
Hi Autistic, Ace, Non-Binary person here and would be happy to assist!
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Autistic and Bi, I read for Heart of Iron if you want me again, I’m happy to help.
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I'm pan with a strong leaning towards women and have adhd if that's helpful and if you still need anyone.
ADHD lesbian here to help however I can!
If you still need someone I am happy to help! I’m bisexual and autistic
I'd love to be a sensitivity reader for you! I'm AuDHD and transmasc!
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Hello I'm autistic! I'd love to read it
Autistic trans lesbian here that is willing to do this
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I’m a MTF trans person, and I’d love to be a sensitivity reader!
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My daughter is Autistic and I'm bi. So we both would love to help.
*raises hand and waves wildly* me, please. I am autistic and had (not bad/mean, I pinky promise!) thoughts on Citadel when I read it, I would love to be part of this.
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im an autistic lesbian, i would love to help and be a sensitivity reader 🫶
I am not qualified to be a sensitivity reader for you, but I LOVE that you do this. 😍