But, as I learned from our discussion, writing books isn’t a ticket to a plush retirement. John: I’ve been a professional journalist since 1977, getting my start at an independent college paper at the University of Illinois-Chicago. Since then I’ve written for trade newspapers, a general magazine (Consumers Digest), an online news service and was a columnist for Bloombergand Reuters. Dawn: You’ve written more than 1,000 pieces over three decades. John: In the mainstream, grown-up world of professional journalism, they give you divine gifts like paid book leaves.

Source: Forbes December 15, 2023 16:44 UTC