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I will be your beta or sensitivity reader
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I’m Areej, a Medical Doctor, and an enthusiastic reader. Knowing my name gives you insight into my ethnic roots; I am of Palestinian/Turkish descent. I grew up as a minority (Arab/Muslim) in a small c...
About this Gig
PLEASE MESSAGE ME BEFORE ORDERING. I provide honest feedback in a kind and constructive way. I know how difficult putting your work up for criticism, as I once wrote a novel and had to go through such a process. Although I never published it, I can relate even if it's just a tiny bit.
Types of manuscripts accepted:
- Short stories
- Novelettes
- Novellas
- Illustrated
- Short Novels
I will:
Provide my honest opinion and reaction to the story
- Give you a personalized and comprehensive report based on your story's areas of strengths and weaknesses focusing on Character development
- Plot
- Pacing
- Overall readability
- Emotional response
Try to suggest solutions for issues I see if you request it.
treat your hard work with the respect it deserves
I also offer to be your sensitivity reader on the following points:
- Females/women
- Arab/Middle Eastern Culture
- Muslims/Islam/Quran
- Medical
- The western mentality of a conservative Muslim
I will not:
- Give stylistic suggestions based on differences with my own preferences/style
- Shy away from adult topics/language/gore
- Be dishonest
- I won't proofread or provide any editing
I definitely can't wait to start reading! Cheers!
Genre:
Literary fiction
Language:
English
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French
Delivery style preference
Please inform the freelancer of any preferences or concerns regarding the use of AI tools in the completion and/or delivery of your order.
FAQ
Do you accept works longer than 6k words?
Yes, if it’s not too bulky, we can discuss it. Please send me a message.
Will you rewrite sections of my work that are problematic?
No, I will not rewrite your problematic areas. If I identify areas of concern regarding your story and marginalized communities, I will critique and give examples of how the story can improve, if you request it.
Will this guarantee that my story is not offensive to marginalized communities?
No, a sensitivity read is NOT a guarantee against making a story-telling mistake involving marginalized communities. But it will point out any definite and potential areas of bias in your story.
Can I request specific points to review?
Yes, please! If you have specific questions for me to focus on or an outline you'd like me to follow then I'd be more than happy to oblige.
Can you provide a sample line-edit for a specific section/passage?
No, I believe everyone has their own unique style and imagination, I would gladly give you my input on it.
What is your critique style?
Although this is not a proofread or a copy edit, my general style is to comment on whatever I see as I read. I may call to your attention some misspellings, but not all. I also may comment on sentence structure for readability.
What genres do you accept?
I read different genres, mainly fiction. I do not shy away from stories that include sensitive topics, rape/sexual assault, or any other gruesome scene. I’m not the best person to read historical or political work.
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a_n_valentino
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Fantastic work all the way around - professional and quick communication, a thorough report, and insightful feedback that will be very helpful to my story. Areej went above and beyond, considering scenes from a variety of angles, providing suggestions and language advice, and more. Thank you!
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rosecardfaux
United States
Areej, thank you so much for the time you put into this and for the detail of your report. Your feedback offers a lot of ideas for how I could make Shama more grounded in her background. You've been so incredibly helpful and I can already see that taking your suggestions into account will make the character and my book feel more vibrant and real. Thank you!
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Fantastic work all the way around - professional and quick communication, a thorough report, and insightful feedback that will be very helpful to my story. Areej went above and beyond, considering scenes from a variety of angles, providing suggestions and language advice, and more. Thank you!
$50-$100
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6 days
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Helpful?R rosecardfaux
United States
Areej, thank you so much for the time you put into this and for the detail of your report. Your feedback offers a lot of ideas for how I could make Shama more grounded in her background. You've been so incredibly helpful and I can already see that taking your suggestions into account will make the character and my book feel more vibrant and real. Thank you!
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