Sensitivity reading has become an important part of conversations around inclusive publishing. At its simplest, it involves drawing on lived experience and cultural knowledge to help ensure that stories engaging with particular identities or histories are portrayed with depth and accuracy.

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We receive hundreds of submissions each month, and while we are always excited to discover new voices, many submissions are unsuitable due to common mistakes. To increase your chances of getting noticed, please make sure you avoid the following: 1. Not Following Our Submission Guidelines One of the most common reasons submissions don’t make it past the first review is that the sender didn’t read our submission guidelines on our website. Please take the time to review them car