Good writers writing well

One of life's pleasures is reading well written articles in newspapers and magazines. I really enjoy dipping into the local print media of wherever I am when I travel. 

Famous for its diet of parochial, sensational news served up by the likes of Fox and CNN, the USA is also home to some really wonderful publications. I LOVE the New York Times (and am happy to admit that I might be influenced by the fact that it comes from one of my favourite places in the world). Why do I love it? Mainly for its tone and use of language. 

I also love the diverse range of publications on the newsstand in this country. I tripped over Mother Jones while in Washington and was blown away by the quality of the writing and the ideas and issues tackled. Their claim on the cover of producing 'smart, fearless journalism' is confirmed as you flick through the formidable table of contents (March and April issue: articles about the why the US food system is rotten, Obama, the environment and the economy, adoption, inside forgotten psychiatric hospitals, and more)  and for the low low price of $5.95.

April 26, 2009 | Posted in Writing