by Salt and Sage Books
We're Salt and Sage Books, the industry leader in sensitivity reading. You've got questions about sensitivity reading, writing, and editing, and we've got answers! Join us for short, friendly conversations about the industry. We’re all a work in progress; you can mess up here, and so can we. Let’s talk about the next steps together. Learn more about us on any social media platform and at www.saltandsagebooks.com
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October 2, 2024
<p>In this episode of Salt and Sage Books, Erin discusses her return to podcasting after a period of burnout. </p> <p>She reflects on the challenges of balancing her business and personal writing journey, and shares insights from a conversation with a client about writing social justice themes. </p> <p>Erin emphasizes the importance of understanding privilege, the mission of Salt and Sage Books, and the role of sensitivity readers in creating inclusive narratives. She encourages authors to approach their work with humility and compassion, recognizing the power of storytelling to effect change.</p> <p>Main points:</p> <ul> <li>Burnout can impact creativity and productivity.</li> <li>Writing often evolves beyond initial intentions.</li> <li>Understanding privilege is crucial for authors.</li> <li>Sensitivity readers help bridge gaps in knowledge.</li> <li>Compassionate storytelling fosters empathy and understanding.</li> <li>Community engagement is essential for meaningful change.</li> <li>Authors should be humble in their approach to diverse narratives.</li> <li>Intentional writing can lead to positive societal impact.</li> <li>Representation in stories matters for inclusivity.</li> <li>Continuous learning is vital for personal and professional growth.</li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Chapters</strong></p> <p>00:00 Welcome Back and Personal Reflections</p> <p>01:39 Navigating Burnout and Change</p> <p>03:28 The Role of Privilege in Storytelling</p> <p>06:45 Understanding Allyship and Sensitivity Reading</p> <p>13:55 The Importance of Community and Listening</p> <p>19:30 Empowering Diverse Voices in Writing</p> <p><br /></p> <p>This is an episode about writing, social justice, sensitivity reading, privilege, storytelling, compassion, community, representation, and authorship</p>
June 2, 2024
<p>You head to your bookshelf and pull off a childhood favorite... only to be shocked by some of the content you'd completely forgotten about! So... what now?</p> <p>Kid lit is a complex subject, and it becomes even more complex give the passage of time and the way morals have moved since you were a kid.</p> <p>Erin & Sachiko approach this from a parenting lens as well as an educational one, and we're curious how you would approach this, too. What are your favorite books that you've since realized are problematic? Have you decided to share them with your kids? If you did, how did you approach it?</p> <p><br></p> <p>This is the end of season one! We're taking a break, but we'll be back in September. If you just can't wait until then, we've got a lot of past episodes, courses, and our Incomplete Guides series. Find us all over social media, too!</p> <p>All our links are on our website: https://www.saltandsagebooks.com</p> <p>We'll see you in September!</p> <p><br></p> <p>*Audio has been corrected from a previous upload, thank you to everyone who let us know!*</p>
May 29, 2024
<p>You head to your bookshelf and pull off a childhood favorite... only to be shocked by some of the content you'd completely forgotten about! So... what now?</p> <p>Kid lit is a complex subject, and it becomes even more complex give the passage of time and the way morals have moved since you were a kid. </p> <p>Erin & Sachiko approach this from a parenting lens as well as an educational one, and we're curious how you would approach this, too. What are your favorite books that you've since realized are problematic? Have you decided to share them with your kids? If you did, how did you approach it?</p> <p><br></p> <p>This is the end of season one! We're taking a break, but we'll be back in September. If you just can't wait until then, we've got a lot of past episodes, courses, and our Incomplete Guides series. Find us all over social media, too!</p> <p>All our links are on our website: https://www.saltandsagebooks.com</p> <p>We'll see you in September!</p>
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We're Salt and Sage Books, the industry leader in sensitivity reading. You've got questions about sensitivity reading, writing, and editing, and we've got answers! Join us for short, friendly conversations about the industry.
We’re all a work in progress; you can mess up here, and so can we. Let’s talk about the next steps together.
Learn more about us on any social media platform and at www.saltandsagebooks.com
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