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Autistic Characters Deserve Good Representation

Write the character as a person, not a diagnosis. We’re complicated, interesting, and main characters in our own right.

What Authors and Publishers Can Learn from American Fiction

This isn’t a review of "American Fiction" (there are several the internet can offer). Instead, this post helps examine what we as writers...

Busting Three Common ADHD Myths to Put The Facts in Your Fiction

This article goes over some of the most common misconceptions about ADHD that I’ve seen on the page as an experienced sensitivity reader.

Writing an Autistic Character But Don’t Know Where to Start?

While their entire personality shouldn't be dictated by they Autism symptoms, here's some insight on how to describe an Autistic character.

Should I “Stay in My Lane” as a Writer?

"Should I even write this?" This series of open ended questions can help you determine if you should write that project.

On Sensitivity Readers and Censorship: Why We Can't & Wouldn't Want To

Even though sensitivity readers are often blamed for censoring books this article tells you why we can't and why we don't want to.

Read With Us! Diverse Books of the Month

Every month we will select a title written by a historically marginalized author that features at least 1 marginalized character

Muslims in the World of Magic

From Jinn to Islamic principles, what to consider if you want to write Muslims in magical worlds.

What to Expect When You Hire a Sensitivity Reader

Considering hiring a sensitivity reader? Here's what you can expect. From basic definitions, what does feedback entail, to cost and more