“Developing a complete understanding of a subject is essential in making your readers comprehend an individual’s reality.”

I also think it’s crucial to bring an abundance of empathy and an open mind, no matter how difficult the subject may be to deal with or understand.

It’s easy to report on a story and tell both sides. But adding narrative, including little details that help to paint a visual picture with words, can even unconsciously lead to editorializing a subject.

The details help to paint the story with words, but we have to paint with careful strokes.