Sensitivity Editing 101: A Conversation
with Eva Wong Nava
Do you need a sensitivity reader?
The answer might surprise you.
What is a sensitivity reader? In this webinar, you'll hear from Eva Wong Nava and get to know the behind-the-scenes work she does as a sensitivity editor.
• You'll discover why she feels that the title 'sensitivity reader' is a misnomer.
• You'll understand why this kind of work is consultative rather than censoring.
• You'll get insights about what Eva has learned doing this kind of work.
"What a phenomenal presentation. I've done sensitivity reads and I'm so impressed with Eva's style, brilliance, and passion. And how she's breaking down what such a read is really about. I'm so glad our community has had this opportunity to learn from her."
- Aileen Johnson
Your Instructor
Eva Wong Nava is a child of the diaspora. She lives between two worlds and is a citizen of many universes. She writes across age ranges, but her preferred writing age is between 4 and 8. She is the Feature Editor of Representation at Words & Pictures, the SCBWI British Isles online magazine. When not writing, she is busy reading and editing manuscripts as a sensitivity editor.
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" Thanks, Lisa, for your helpful, honest, and detailed responses to the questions. I found this webinar to be terrific!"
- Judy Bradbury
"This webinar has given me a whole new perspective on my own quiet pb manuscript. I'm revising it this evening based on Lisa's insight. Wow!"
- Margaret