Diversity Reader Services
Helping writers develop dynamic, authentic, & well-rounded
characters.
What is a diversity reader?
Diversity readers, also known as sensitivity readers, are readers who identify with a marginalized group and can offer feedback to the writer about inaccuracies and harmful representation of their characters who share that same cultural identification. For more on diversity readers click to read my blog post.
What I read for:
- Character description
- Authentic character behaviors & dialogue
- Interactions between characters
- Stereotypes/biases
Categories I read for:
- Physical disability/wheelchair user
- Black female characters
- Christian/Ex-Christian (non-denomination) characters
- Atheist Characters
- Bisexual Characters
Interests:
- Categories: YA, middle grade, & adult
- Genres: Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Dystopian, Post-Apocalyptic, Paranormal, Horror, Mystery/Suspense, Thriller, Magical Realism, Fairytale Retellings, & Historical Fiction
Qualifications:
- 30+ years of experience with a physical disability (Spinal Muscular Atrophy type II)
- 25+ years experience with using a wheelchair
- 30+ years of experience as a black woman
- 12 years of Christian faith
- BA in psychology & masters in counseling
- 5 years as a counselor working with adults with substance abuse and mental health illnesses
Novellas
- 25-50K words
- About 3-4 weeks turnaround
- Follow up call (optional)
Novels/Books
- 50-75k words
- About 4-6 weeks turnaround
- Follow up call (optional)
Tomes
- 75-100k words
- About 6-8 weeks turnaround
- Follow up call (optional)
Longer Stories
- 100K+: $375 + (# of words above 100k) x ($.007 per word)
- For instance, if your novel is 115K your price would be $375 + (15k) x ($.007) = $480
- Contact for turn around time
Individual Scenes & Short Stories
- Individual scenes: $25 (2-3 days)
- Short stories under 25k: $75 (2-3 week)
Consultation
Get help and feedback on your characters before you get too far into the story and require major rewrites. You can schedule a consultation while you’re still early in the drafting stage. Consultations are $50 per hour.
*Note: All payments are due with submission of project and are non-refundable.
My Process
Book a free 20 min call with me to get all your questions answered, talk about your project’s needs, and see if we’d be a good fit to work together.
If we decide we’re a good fit, I will email you a contract to sign for services provided. You’ll also receive login info and instructions for the client portal. This is where you’ll be able to submit your project for review.
Once the contract is signed, you’ll get an invoice for payment. You’ll pay the invoice and submit your manuscript through the client portal.
I will read your work and provide notes and feedback. Once done I will send it back to you.
Though I try to provide detailed notes in my feedback, I realize some things might need further clarification or are better understood when you talk through them. You have the option of booking a follow-up call (up to 1 hour) to chat about any notes/feedback I gave.
Ready to book your free consult? Make an appointment below!
Not the right fit for your character? Maybe one of the lovely readers on my directory is. Click the link to be taken to my Diversity Reader Directory!
Let's stay in touch!
We love connecting with readers & writers, so let's keep in touch. Send us a message at the email below or follow us on social media.
hello@hananiahpublishing.com