Third session of the day: 'Authenticity reading: helping writers craft accurate and respectful representation' w/ Crystal Shelley of @redpenrabbit. Am sure there'll be plenty to learn for everyone here. #CIEP2021
I need to give my wrist a rest, so apologies for not tweeting this live. If anyone else is attending and willing to, do wave here. #CIEP2021
The power of representation: empowering or affirming when done well; harmful when poor or nonexistent. Authenticity readers ensure representation of identities (esp. marginalised ones) is done well. #CIEP2021
Goals of authenticity reading include to strengthen representation, identify potentially harmful text and imagery (eg, othering language) across genres, and alert to inaccuracies and missing nuances among other things. #CIEP2021
Goal *not* to label writer horrible/racist etc. Authenticity reading is not censorship. Not representative of entire community. Not a stamp of approval or shield from criticism. Not only for heavy topics (eg, trauma). #CIEP2021
Why is authenticity reading important?
✅ Do no harm.
✅ Reader trust is crucial.
✅ Harmful writing gets published, but it doesn't have to. Ever.
✅ Consequences (of getting it wrong) are real.
#CIEP2021
✅ Do no harm.
✅ Reader trust is crucial.
✅ Harmful writing gets published, but it doesn't have to. Ever.
✅ Consequences (of getting it wrong) are real.
#CIEP2021
What editors should know on authenticity reading:
✅ How to explain what it is
✅ How to address misconceptions
✅ How to recommend it if manuscript needs it.
Every one of us has a unique identity and lived experiences that can be used to help writing with care. #CIEP2021
✅ How to explain what it is
✅ How to address misconceptions
✅ How to recommend it if manuscript needs it.
Every one of us has a unique identity and lived experiences that can be used to help writing with care. #CIEP2021
• • •
Missing some Tweet in this thread? You can try to
force a refresh
