Part One describes and discusses key approaches and considerations, in overview:

• legal, ideological, philosophical, scientific and theoretical approaches;
  

• different types of bias;

• freedom of speech;
  

• cultural (mis)appropriation;
  

• critical appraisal of literary works, including review, sensitivity reading, beta-reading and accessibility reading, as well as how to approach the commissioning of these services;
  

• the responsibilities of the author, editor and publisher, respectively; and
  

• care of the self in editing works that include descriptions of violence or other trauma.

Part Two provides a guide to editing in 35 topic areas, with sections covering:

• Topic summary

• Where to start

• Key concepts and theories

• Areas of research, practice or discussion
  

• Slurs and terms to avoid

• Authorities and references.