Sarah Clark
Copyeditor, Proofreader, Sensitivity Reader
Editing Services. With over a decade of experience, I offer a comprehensive range of editorial services, including developmental editing, copyediting, and proofreading for both poetry and prose.Sensitivity Reading. Bringing together my academic expertise and lived experiences, I offer cultural consultation and authenticity reading for Native American issues; trans, LGBTQ+, two-spirit, and non-binary/genderqueer themes; as well as portrayals of characters who are autistic, have eating disorders, are neurodivergent or disabled, and who are trauma survivors. I have experience with literary fiction, historical fiction, romance titles, creative nonfiction, science fiction and horror, film and podcast scripts, comic books and graphic novels, TTRPG manuals and materials, as well as with books for young readers.About Me. Based in Philadelphia, I'm a queer, disabled, two-spirit enrolled Nanticoke Indian. My interests include contemporary literature and small press publishing, gender studies and literary theory, independent films, and indoor gardening. My educational background is in English literature, Russian language and culture, international relations with an emphasis on global arts, and history.Rates. Please contact me for my rates. I'm happy to work with you to meet your needs.
"Sarah Clark is absolutely fabulous to work with from start to finish! Their notes were thoughtful, clear, and actionable in such a way that I felt like they cared for my novel as much as I did. I couldn't recommend working with them enough!"
—Jason June, New York Times bestselling author"I'm so grateful to Sarah for their insightful and honest sensitivity reading. Not only did their report illuminate some concerns I hadn't previously noticed, but their feedback in context showed they had really gotten to the heart of my work and knew how to make it stronger."
—Samantha Garner"Sarah's feedback for a sensitivity read on my book gave me the confidence to not only publish without qualms, but also allowed me to see how my own bias might affect future writing. The turnaround on my manuscript was timely, and their feedback was in-depth, professional, and thoughtful."
—Edie Cay, Lamba Literary Award Finalist"I wasn't sure what to expect when I contracted Sarah Clark for sensitivity reading. I got so much more than I could have imagined. They are thoughtful, insightful, thorough, and helpful. My manuscript includes a Native POV character, and Sarah's reading and suggestions gave me the peace of mind to send it on to my agent with confidence. I could not be happier with their services and will recommend them to anyone who asks."
—LS Hawker, USA Today bestselling suspense author"Sarah's comments were more than just insightful and constructive, they helped develop the character into someone much deeper than I could have done on my own. They delivered ahead of schedule (even on a tight deadline) and at a reasonable cost."
—Eric Demarest
