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RaceWrite: Editorial Consultation Service

A boutique editorial consulting service where writers submit manuscripts, articles, or scripts for review by a team of sensitivity readers and diversity consultants who flag awkward racial descriptions, suggest natural alternatives, and provide contextual guidance. Consultants work asynchronously via a submission portal, returning annotated documents with specific line-edits and explanatory notes within 48 hours.

SERVICE

24 weeks • 70% confidence

Value Proposition

Beats fragmented style guides and AI tools by providing human judgment from people with lived experience in the communities being described; faster and cheaper than hiring full-time sensitivity readers; removes guesswork and second-guessing that slows down editorial workflows

Target Audience

Publishing houses, journalism outlets, content studios, and independent authors who publish regularly and need consistent, expert guidance on racial description

Key Features

  • Submission portal with document upload and revision tracking
  • Team of 8-12 trained sensitivity readers with diverse backgrounds and editorial experience
  • Turnaround SLA of 48 hours for standard submissions
  • And more, with full implementation detail...

Tech Stack

Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 (document collaboration) Airtable or Monday.com (submission tracking) Stripe (payments) Zapier (workflow automation)
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Original Problem

Writers struggle to describe people's race without sounding awkward or offensive

Writers, journalists, and content creators frequently face uncertainty about how to naturally and respectfully describe someone's race or ethnicity in their work. Current solutions are fragmented—style guides are inconsistent, there's no centralized reference, and writers often second-guess themselves or avoid the description entirely, leading to less authentic or inclusive writing. This creates friction in the creative process and risks perpetuating outdated or insensitive language.

Score: 17.5%