Helen Gould is from the UK and specializes in reading manuscripts for POC, gender, sexuality, mental health, and other topics. She has worked as a freelancer writer, blogger, consultant, and writer. She speaks regularly about the socio-political impact of media (especially navigating race in films and games). She has spoken at Afrotech Fest, Nine Worlds, Videobrains, the SOAS Student Union, and Eastercon.
Helen is enthusiastic about TTRPGs and all sorts of gaming.
Sensitivity / Expert
- TTRPGs
- Black and mixed-race people
- Race relations within the UK
- Gender and sexuality
- Mental health, trauma, depression
Preferred Genres
Sci-fi Fantasy Horror
Avoided Genres
None!
What Clients Say
The team were professional and supportive. Receiving a sensitivity read was nerve-wracking but I knew it was necessary if I wanted to make my novel the best it could be. My editor was thoughtful and encouraging. Through every step I felt my work was treated with respect. As a result I feel inspired to complete my novel and brave enough to share it with more people.
Helen gave me thoughtful, constructive, thorough, actionable feedback in the deep developmental and sensitivity edit she did for my manuscript. I have so much more clarity on the story now and how to make it really shine. Thank you Helen and Salt and Sage for your professionalism!