Advice for young journalists ...

I was recently reminded of a list I did for my book No Time Outs on my 12 rules of sports writing -- which remain as true today as when I first put them together roughly a decade ago.

Since I subsequently posted them on my book blog it seemed only appropriate that I add them here as well:

1)    Read, read, read.
2)    Write, write, write.
3)    Never lie, cheat or fudge.
4)    Work hard. Then work harder.
5)    Keep it simple.
6)    Trust your instincts.
7)    Never forget your subject is a person.
8)    Don’t screw up a name in print.
9)    Always go to the top.
10) The desk is your friend.
11) Think ahead.
12) Always have higher expectations.

It's hard to believe No Time Outs was published in 2006, and since it was my second book that means 2015 is my 10-year anniversary as an author. It amazes me how much the industry has changed during that time period, and I can't wait to see what happens over the next decade.

[Note: Have quite a tale to share with you all tomorrow. Make sure to check the blog ...]