No offense, but...

There are challenges to writing, which many already know, but there is an even bigger challenge when I want to talk about a critical subject and reach a wider audience without offending anyone: writing with sensitivity.

In casual, everyday conversation, I might say things that aren't "politically correct" or use words that I, as a journalist, would never use. Journalists can't do that. They must be careful so they don't offend someone by using words they may use when talking to friends.

Sometimes it's a challenge to decide what is right, and what is wrong. How do I refer to people? How do I mention religion? What about issues with age? Writing about it can be tough to do correctly and non-offensively, but it's something I'm learning to do while writing to the best of my ability.

-ReiL.