Lis Welch - Consultora cultural e leitora sensível

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lis welch

About

My name is Lis. I'm a travesti and was born in the countryside of Minas Gerais, Brazil, in 2002. With ever-shifting roots, I've called more than fifteen different cities “home” throughout my life, an experience that’s taught me to embrace the flexibility of freelancing.

I began working in publishing in 2022 as a layout designer, but quickly discovered my true passion lies in the written word. Since then, I’ve completed two specializations in the field and started a master’s degree in Social Anthropology.

Today, I work with translation (PT-EN and PT-ES), developmental editing, copyediting, proofreading, and cultural consulting for various companies.

published work

Stories, essays, and articles published in national and international magazines and collections. Narratives that navigate the political and the uncanny, always centered on dissident voices and queer experiences.

editorial services

I work with translation, version, developmental editing, copyediting, proofreading, and sensitivity reading for both the publishing industry and independent creators. Each piece is handled with precision, care, and ethical commitment.

consulting

Cultural consulting for those looking to portray social themes and groups with respect and authenticity. Thoughtful, critical guidance tailored to projects across different media.

talks

Available for talks, panels, and events exploring language, culture, diversity, and storytelling. A space to collectively reflect on the challenges and power of building a more inclusive world.

"The sensitive reading report that Lis produced for Harlequin was incredibly thorough and organized.By highlighting both general points and specific excerpts of the work that deserved attention, andclearly and eloquently explaining why we should reconsider certain factors, she helped us make thebook a much more rewarding reading experience for everyone. She also illuminated how otheraspects embraced and supported the trans community, providing reassurance to the author, whichwas very positive. I loved her work and hope we can collaborate again soon."

"Lis tackled an epic project with the courage of an adventurer from the greatest sagas. More thanbravery, she demonstrated competence and professionalism, delivering a sensitive andcomprehensive critical review. Beyond just pointing out the problematic issues, she suggestedcorrections and explained her observations to assist the creative team. We benefited from thelearning; the book gained in quality; and all readers received a more polished work that respects thediverse members of the community."

"I had the opportunity to work side by side with Lis at A Passagem magazine, and I must say that Iconsidered the project amateur until her arrival. Her hiring ensured not only the critical evolution ofthe magazine, considering her extremely competent sensitive reading and proofreading, but also theoverall editorial quality, as she showed immense willingness to take on more roles than agreed upon.Initiative, passion, dedication, and, if I may say, even devotion capture the intensity of her work."

"Lis's sensitivity reading service was crucial to the development of my book. She made a point ofcapturing the essence of the story and deeply analyzing its themes and characters to extract thebest approaches when addressing sensitive topics. Her feedback was always well-grounded andhelped me identify relevant inconsistencies and issues, while also offering solutions that enriched thenarrative even further. She treated my project with immense care and respect throughout. I havenothing but praise for Lis's work—she proved to be an incredibly approachable and skilledprofessional. I will definitely hire her again for my future projects."

heyo!my name is lis welch