Sensitivity Reading

Why me?

I'm an indie author, which means I understand exactly what it's like to pour yourself into a story and then stare down the terrifying question: did I get this right? It’s fucking scary.

My feedback is specific and actionable. I don't just flag what doesn't work, I tell you why, and I offer suggestions for how to fix it. I read with care and without judgment, because every author who seeks out a sensitivity reader is already doing the right thing.

I work across all genres and formats. I offer full manuscript reads and partial reads focused on specific elements, with negotiable rates to accommodate indie authors and small presses.

I am an author, not a therapist or academic authority. My sensitivity reads are grounded in lived experience, careful reading, and genuine care, not clinical credentials. If your project requires formal academic expertise in a specific field, I will tell you so honestly.

EXPERTISE

    • Ex-Mormonism

    • Mormon Culture

    • Religious Deconstruction

    • Religious Trauma and Healing

    • AFAB Nonbinary Identity

    • Gender Dysphoria

    • Pansexuality

    • Asexuality

    • Autism

    • ADHD

    • Late-diagnosed Neurodivergence

    • Synesthesia

    • Anxiety

    • Bipolar II

    • Depression

    • Depersonalization & Derealization (Dissociation)

    • C-PTSD & Abuse Survival

      • SA

      • Spousal (physical, emotional)

    • Single Parenting

    • Pregnancy & Child Loss

SERVICES

Full Manuscript Read

A complete read-through with margin notes and a written report. Best for projects where multiple categories are relevant throughout.

Partial Read

Focused on specific scenes, chapters, or elements. Ideal for authors with budget constraints who know exactly where they need expert eyes.

Written Report

A detailed summary of findings, patterns, and recommendations, not just what doesn't work, but why and how to fix it.

Payment Plans

Available for all projects. I've been an indie author on a budget. I'm not going to make this inaccessible for people who need it most.

PRICING

INDIE / STUDENT

$0.015/word

For self-publishing authors and students working with limited budgets.

SMALL PRESS

$0.03/word

Standard rate for small press. Full manuscript reads and written reports included.

INDUSTRY STANDARD

$0.05/word

For larger publishers and complex reads requiring extensive written feedback.

All rates are negotiable based on scope and project. Rush timelines (under two weeks) may incur an additional fee. Payment plans available for all tiers. Contact me to discuss before committing.

Tell me about your project. Include your genre, word count, which categories apply, your timeline, and any content warnings I should know about. The more context you give me, the better I can help.

Let’s talk about your book