AUDRIS CANDRA

EDITOR & SENSITIVITY READER

CLIENTS
Macmillan · HarperCollins · Sourcebooks · Sounds True · eDynamicLearning ·
Indie Authors

I'm Audris, a Chinese-Indonesian author and editor. I'm an alumnus of the distinguished and inclusive Tessera Editorial Mentorship Programme. As a fellow writer, I understand how intense and grueling writing can be, and I'm here to help bring the best out of your book.While I will read just about anything, I specialize in Fantasy and Horror.

I have a strict no-AI policy in my work.

SENSITIVITY READING
$0.007 - $0.01/word

What is sensitivity reading?Sensitivity reading or authenticity reading is a type of editing where a person from a marginalized group will check whether or not your manuscript has done its utmost best in being inclusive and emphatetic towards said identity.Price depends on how heavy and pervasive the topic is, and it is negotioable. Lower budget will only provide you with a letter, while a higher budget will include in-document comments and a letter.

  • Identities I can read for:

  • Asian & Diaspora experience (Chinese & Indonesian)

  • Queer (transmasculine, nonbinary, genderfluid, bi/pan, aro)

  • BDSM & Polyamory

  • Mental Health / Mental Illness (child abuse, sexual assault, depression, anxiety, PTSD)

  • Disability (chronic pain/migraine, cane user)

  • Buddhism & inclusive witchcraft

  • Fatphobia

DEVELOPMENTAL EDITING $0.01/word (2 passes)
$0.005/word (1 pass)

What is developmental editing?Developmental editing is a type of editing where we focus on the content of the story. Starting from the big picture of structure and overall plot, pacing, character & emotional stakes, to worldbuilding.First pass will only focus on big picture.
Second pass will focus on big picture and line editing.
You will receive both in-document comments and an edit letter.If you aren't sure that we'll be a good fit, feel free to contact me for a FREE first chapter sample.

Testimonials

Audris provides a wonderful editorial insight and keen eye toward sensitivity details within the
manuscript. As a result of their perspective-taking, my manuscripts have become richer and the
plots tighter. They're able to focus on a one and done book as well as the long-haul lens of a longer
series. I value their work!
- A. C. Gilbert, author of The Green Maker Series