Authenticity reads (also called sensitivity reads) are when a person of a particular background reads a manuscript to see how this background is portrayed in the text, usually when written by an author not of that background.

The broad categories I can do authenticity reads for are Persian (or inspired by) representation, child-to-immigrants experiences, Sufism, representations of certain psychiatric disabilities and neurodivergences, nonbinary trans representation, queer representation, and intersections among these. However, there are more specific representations for which I'm qualified to read; please reach out to me for further details. I have worked with major publishing houses and individuals alike. I will also happily read stories set in Chicago for feedback on that!

My rates are $0.008 per word, rounded up to the nearest $5. I reserve the right to charge more depending on how much work needs to be done. You can expect a 2+ page letter from me, with specific quotes/examples from the book, with a one-month turnaround. I double this rate for rush jobs. Email naseem@naseemjamnia.com to discuss.