https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/editing/basic-editing/w/proofreading/8049/sensitivity-and-proofreaders-the-what-who-and-whyen-USTelligent Community 10https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/editing/basic-editing/w/proofreading/8049/sensitivity-and-proofreaders-the-what-who-and-whyFri, 24 Sep 2021 17:47:41 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:89fa2c70-4edb-4b0c-a923-8bc689e507cdL.E. Perezhttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/editing/basic-editing/w/proofreading/8049/sensitivity-and-proofreaders-the-what-who-and-why#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Proofreading by L.E. Perez on 9/24/2021 5:47:41 PM<br /> <p><br />Do you need sensitivity readers and proofreaders? What do they do and how do you find them?</p> <p>Whether you want to publish your work independently or traditionally, both types of readers need to be utilized prior to publishing. Proofreaders are the underrated pair of eyes who often catch what all others have missed. Sensitivity readers can give you insight and offer suggestions about how to present certain topics, peoples, views and more in a way that is least likely to offend. Author and publisher L.E. Perez presents the pros and cons of both and the value added benefits of having them.</p> <p>Here is the handout referenced in the session:<br /><a href="https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-01-67/ALC-Sensitivity_5F00_Proofreaders_5F00_Perez-Handout.pdf">www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../ALC-Sensitivity_5F00_Proofreaders_5F00_Perez-Handout.pdf</a><br /><a href="https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-01-67/SensitivityandProofreaderstheWhatWhoandWhy.mp4">www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../SensitivityandProofreaderstheWhatWhoandWhy.mp4</a></p> <p><strong>About the Presenter:</strong><br />Laura Perez is an author/publisher with Palmas Publishing and Manra Moon Press . She spent fifteen years working in Corrections and Victim Services while privately working on several novels. In 2010, she was given the opportunity to pursue two passions in life, writing and martial arts. She is a 4th-degree black belt who loves to write fight scenes and act them out for realism. She has published eight full-length novels and multiple short stories, has spearheaded several thriller anthologies with a group of Indie Authors called &#39;The Thrill of the Hunt&#39; and &#39;The Thrill of the Heart&#39;. In addition, LE is a Freelance Writing/Publishing Consultant for Macmillan and hosts Legion of Writers Podcast. With a B.S. in Criminal Justice and a thesis shy of her Masters in Cultural Anthropology, she is an avid people watcher and finds all manner of things to write about in Orlando, Florida.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: fiction, Nonfiction, Subscriber, Recorded Webinar</div> https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/editing/basic-editing/w/proofreading/8049/sensitivity-and-proofreaders-the-what-who-and-why/revision/2Fri, 24 Sep 2021 17:45:18 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:89fa2c70-4edb-4b0c-a923-8bc689e507cdAuthor Learning Centerhttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/editing/basic-editing/w/proofreading/8049/sensitivity-and-proofreaders-the-what-who-and-why#commentsRevision 2 posted to Proofreading by Author Learning Center on 9/24/2021 5:45:18 PM<br /> <p><br />Do you need sensitivity readers and proofreaders? What do they do and how do you find them?</p> <p>Whether you want to publish your work independently or traditionally, both types of readers need to be utilized prior to publishing. Proofreaders are the underrated pair of eyes who often catch what all others have missed. Sensitivity readers can give you insight and offer suggestions about how to present certain topics, peoples, views and more in a way that is least likely to offend. Author and publisher L.E. Perez presents the pros and cons of both and the value added benefits of having them.</p> <p>Here is the handout referenced in the session:<br /><a href="https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-01-67/ALC-Sensitivity_5F00_Proofreaders_5F00_Perez-Handout.pdf">www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../ALC-Sensitivity_5F00_Proofreaders_5F00_Perez-Handout.pdf</a><br /><a href="https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-01-67/SensitivityandProofreaderstheWhatWhoandWhy.mp4">www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../SensitivityandProofreaderstheWhatWhoandWhy.mp4</a></p> <p><strong>About the Presenter:</strong><br />Laura Perez is an author/publisher with Palmas Publishing and Manra Moon Press . She spent fifteen years working in Corrections and Victim Services while privately working on several novels. In 2010, she was given the opportunity to pursue two passions in life, writing and martial arts. She is a 4th-degree black belt who loves to write fight scenes and act them out for realism. She has published eight full-length novels and multiple short stories, has spearheaded several thriller anthologies with a group of Indie Authors called &#39;The Thrill of the Hunt&#39; and &#39;The Thrill of the Heart&#39;. In addition, LE is a Freelance Writing/Publishing Consultant for Macmillan and hosts Legion of Writers Podcast. With a B.S. in Criminal Justice and a thesis shy of her Masters in Cultural Anthropology, she is an avid people watcher and finds all manner of things to write about in Orlando, Florida.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: fiction, Nonfiction, Subscriber, Recorded Webinar</div> https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/editing/basic-editing/w/proofreading/8049/sensitivity-and-proofreaders-the-what-who-and-why/revision/1Fri, 24 Sep 2021 17:39:04 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:89fa2c70-4edb-4b0c-a923-8bc689e507cdAuthor Learning Centerhttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/editing/basic-editing/w/proofreading/8049/sensitivity-and-proofreaders-the-what-who-and-why#commentsRevision 1 posted to Proofreading by Author Learning Center on 9/24/2021 5:39:04 PM<br /> <p>Do you need sensitivity readers and proofreaders? What do they do and how do you find them?</p> <p>Whether you want to publish your work independently or traditionally, both types of readers need to be utilized prior to publishing. Proofreaders are the underrated pair of eyes who often catch what all others have missed. Sensitivity readers can give you insight and offer suggestions about how to present certain topics, peoples, views and more in a way that is least likely to offend. Author and publisher L.E. Perez will present the pros and cons of both and the value added benefits of having them.</p> <p>Here is the handout referenced in the session:<br /><a href="https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-01-67/ALC-Sensitivity_5F00_Proofreaders_5F00_Perez-Handout.pdf">www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../ALC-Sensitivity_5F00_Proofreaders_5F00_Perez-Handout.pdf</a></p> <p><strong>About the Presenter:</strong><br />Laura Perez is an author/publisher with Palmas Publishing and Manra Moon Press . She spent fifteen years working in Corrections and Victim Services while privately working on several novels. In 2010, she was given the opportunity to pursue two passions in life, writing and martial arts. She is a 4th-degree black belt who loves to write fight scenes and act them out for realism. She has published eight full-length novels and multiple short stories, has spearheaded several thriller anthologies with a group of Indie Authors called &#39;The Thrill of the Hunt&#39; and &#39;The Thrill of the Heart&#39;. In addition, LE is a Freelance Writing/Publishing Consultant for Macmillan and hosts Legion of Writers Podcast. With a B.S. in Criminal Justice and a thesis shy of her Masters in Cultural Anthropology, she is an avid people watcher and finds all manner of things to write about in Orlando, Florida. </p><div style="clear:both;"></div>