• Jan 17, 2024
Sensitivity Readers Aren't Scary

“If you want to feel afraid, you sure can. We will sit with you and be your friend. You can be a rough draft of a person.” - Sachiko Suzuki At Salt and Sage Books, we are obviously on Team Sensitivity Reader. We think that hiring a sensitivity reader is one of the most empathetic, thoughtful, and supportive things that you can do as an author, especially if you care about social justice, inclusion, and equity.

  • Jan 10, 2024
We Made a Podcast!

Did you know that Salt and Sage Books has a podcast? Well, now you do! We launched Rough Drafts Welcome on October 11, 2023 with the goal of discussing sensitivity reading, editing, and all things writing. Now, we know that you probably already have a hundred podcasts that you listen to regularly–we know that we do!

  • Nov 5, 2023
Beta vs Sensitivity

This blog post is an adaptation of a presentation given by Erin Olds; it aims to shed light on the intricate processes of beta and sensitivity reading. Our Approach This is how Salt and Sage Books approach these tasks. You will undoubtedly find other editors and editorial houses who approach beta and sensitivity reading differently.

It's our fourth birthday!
  • Mar 15, 2023
It's our fourth birthday!

Welcome to our annual price update and birthday blog! TL;DR New rates are in the table below Prices go into effect on Monday, April 16, 2023 Courses and events are coming soon We now offer video chats It sounds sappy, but we’re serious. You are our heart.

  • Mar 9, 2022
Price Updates 2022

Hello everyone! Welcome to our annual price update. This post has a lot of information, so here’s the TL;DR: New rates are in the table below Prices go into effect on April 4, 2022 All edits now have a baseline 4-week turnaround Salt and Sage Books is turning three this year!