"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
Working with Salt & Sage was a great experience. I appreciated the clear communication and quick responses from the team, as well as the excellent feedback and insights from the sensitivity read. I hope to work with them again in the future and highly recommend their company!
Basil provided respectful and thorough feedback on my manuscript as a sensitivity reader. They highlighted problematic areas, as well as positive aspects of my representation of marginalized communities so that I could clearly see how to revise appropriately. I greatly appreciate their guidance.