I have 20 years experience teaching graduate student/reporters in the Washington program of Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism how to cover national politics.

I am a voracious reader of books, magazines, newspapers, web sites and just about any written format. Good writing tells a story with a beginning, middle and an end. The writer takes the reader on a journey.

History covers more than dates and places. Social change occurs in context with events. I have 15 years ex...