OL2: Now Hiring Sensitivity/Authenticity Readers!
I've gotten the application page set up for sensitivity/authenticity readers! Feel free to check out the full job posting on our website.
Sensitivity/Authenticity Reader Application Page
The application process will close after Saturday June 8th, 2024.
Also, yes, Step 1 is seriously over 400,000 words just by itself, aha.
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Good luck to everyone applying!!!
what is a sensitivity reader?
generally, a sensitivity reader is someone who checks whether the portrayal of certain identities in the story 1) makes sense for their identity, and 2) doesn't play into harmful stereotypes and such. This may also extend into the story itself so they could also check whether the story arc of X character seems to follow a common, harmful story arc of their X race or identity, etc.
Are we able to apply even if we have no prior experience doing this?? I'm curious myself about doing this as I check 3 of the boxes for backgrounds that you're looking for.
You can apply without having done it before! Everyone has to start somewhere.
Might I suggest looking for a donor-conceived sensitivity reader as well? There's a lot going on in the donor-conceived community rn
Thanks for the suggestion!
good luck to the people applying !!
Holy moly the first step alone is the length of 8 novels… thats incredibly impressive!!!
This is a really great way to bring authencity to the cultures you are representing! It's not only practical, but you can even learn so much from having sensitivity/authencity readers. Writing different cultures is a learning experience that should be treated with respect and dignity. 🩷 Can't wait to see the updates.
good luck to anybody who's applied!
I really appreciate that you guys do this kind of thing. <3 Seeing responses that are so true to my experiences is so incredibly affirming!! Good luck to all applicants.~
Do we just send an email with our relevant information? There wasn't a specific application link.
Yeah, you just send a message to the email listed. There isn't a form to fill out or anything.
How much experience being a sensitivity reader does one need to apply?
You don't need to have prior professional experience, though that will increase the odds of being hired.
Good luck everyone applying!