freebeacon.com Column: The right way to learn a craft—and the landscape of Washington
Earlier this week, a student of mine in the Tikvah Scholars Program asked if I had any advice for aspiring journalists. The first thing I told her was to read. Not only does reading furnish the background for news gathering, reporting, and opinion. It also makes you a better writer. Indeed, in my experience as an editor, the best prose stylists are invariably well read.
In earlier columns, I’ve recommended books and resources for wannabe wonks and pundits. The following paragraphs are for young people who want to enter the world of political journalism in Washington, D.C. Adults interested in U.S. history and literature may find them worthwhile too.
I visit two websites every morning: Arts & Letters Daily and RealClearPolitics. They are a great way to catch up on pressing issues in the realms of culture and policy. Still, there’s no substitute for a great book. Here are six that every youthful D.C. journalist should read.
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