I Hired a Sensitivity Reader So You Didn't Have To

[note: I’m using “sensitivity reader” and “reader” to describe someone who reviews “unpublished manuscripts with the express purpose of spotting cultural inaccuracies, representation issues, bias, stereotypes, or problematic language.” (Reedsy Blog)]

Mea culpa for the click-baity title. A more accurate title would be “Here’s Why You May Want To Hire A Sensitivity Reader (subtitle: And Here’s What Happened When I Did).

One of the urban fantasy series I’m working on involves a female protagonist who...