Sensitivity Readers

April 17, 2023 • 00:50:23
Sensitivity Readers
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Sensitivity Readers

Apr 17 2023 | 00:50:23

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Hosted By

Matthew McGevna

Show Notes

In this episode I discuss some of the questions I have about sensitivity readers, their purpose, and what potential worries I have connected to art and publishing. I also discussed the recent bowdlerization of Roald Dahl and Agatha Christie's work after sensitivity readers provided feedback to the publishing companies who reserve the rights to reprint their work posthumously. 

Here are some links:

A Q&A with a Sensitivity Reader

Kate Clanchy's experience getting feedback ahead of the (canceled) reprint of her memoir: "Some Kids I Taught, and What They Taught Me"

Other thoughts on the revisions to Agatha Christie's novels

The official website of "Inclusive Minds"

 

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