There's no need to be condescending and sanctimonious.

Nathaniel, thank you for your input. I think of course some people won't use Latinx for various reasons and this is why we want to make sure not to generalize whole groups.

What you say about gender and Spanish is true, however lanagues change and adapt it would make sense that since people can identify differently than just male or female that language would change to follow.

Megan

If you've studied Latin culture then perhaps you might know that (if they've even heard of it) most Latino people won't use the 'x' at the end of the word. It is a mangling of a beautiful language invented by busy-body white activists. Latin languages are gendered--full stop. It's a linguistic thing--nothing to do with non-binary people.

Denise,

That is awesome that you have so much knowledge to pull from. I think the biggest thing to remember is that we are creating one unique character. Our character will have varied traits and represent a certain community, but we can't know everything that is true.

We need to lean on our sensitivity readers to make sure we are giving a full and genuine picture that doesn't perpetuate stereotypes. Your cousin could be one of those readers for you, but it's important to have more than one.

Megan

Hahaha, it totally can be. I think the biggest aid is the sensitivity readers who will be the biggest help after the story is written and be open to their feedback.

denise

So you're saying I should stop worrying about it and just do my best? Surely it can't be that easy... LOL.

I love that Jenny. You're writing what you know and what you learned from others. I think that is one of the bests ways share with others what we've learned and experienced and Thank you for having me!

Megan

Thank you Ellen and including diverse characters allows our readers to sometimes experience people and other situations that they might not get to do in real life

Lisa,

This is so true and is the same thought I have when I write a male character or even a White or other Race character. I never want to get it wrong and I think one thing we as writers are good at is research!

Megan