Be a lifelong student, say the hard things and more practical tips for journalists

Here are five actionable takeaways from decades spent in the newsroom

As I prepare to teach the next class of Edit to Elevate: Essential for New Editors in April, my friends at Poynter asked me to summarize some of the best tips for journalists I’ve learned throughout my career. (Apply for the seminar here!)

After nearly 40 years in the news business (and nearly 25 years affiliated with Poynter), I’ve distilled my pro tips down to five guiding lights. Nothing fancy or profound here. But these guiding lights will serve you well, especially in these times of chaos and uncertainty.