"Basil is an incredible editor with a special interest in Black and Indigenous representation. "
Basil (Pronouns: He/They/Xe) is a writer and sensitivity reader who has primarily worked with TTRPG writers to ensure their games are inclusive and welcoming to all. They love D&D, anime, and otome games. If you had to match Basil to a magical girl team, they would be the energetic yellow magic girl that always supports their friends and is constantly snacking on something.
They enjoy exploring the psychology of the other, or the way in which society treats and perceives people who aren’t part of the in-group. Any works that address those aspects are something that they love to read! As a Black and Indigenous person, Basil is comfortable reading works written in AAVE and works that address multiple identities. Their favorite genres are Fantasy, Science Fiction, and Action, but they’re open to other genres as well.
Check out Basil’s courses on Native Representation and Gender Identity in Literature.
Sensitivity / Expert
- African-American
- Seminole
- Southern Baptist
- Hoodoo/General Witchcraft
- Queer
- Agender
- Asexual
- Autistic
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Physical disability (scoliosis, TBI)
- Dyscalculia
Preferred Genres
Anything!
Avoided Genres
None!
What Clients Say
The S&S team worked fluidly and with clear organization. The beta reader responded quicker than I expected, and their feedback encouraged me to continue having hope for my novel’s future. I’m extremely grateful for their time and consideration.
I had a wonderful experience! My sensitivity reader gave me fantastic feedback on ways to improve the quality of the characters and my story as a whole. Words cannot capture how grateful I am to have been paired with Basil, they graciously educated me on ways I can do better for my characters and the groups they represent. They even pointed out a few extra things that I can adjust to make the story more solid. I’m excited to implement their feedback and hope to work with them again on my next book.