All life contributes to his work. He draws upon his experience for descriptive power and for guidance in laying a new thought alongside a stored thought and producing a novel idea. He must replenish his mind continually, if his articles are to have sparkle, authenticity and newness. It is impossible to write anythingpridefully if our heads are empty of material upon which our ideas may work. Fortunately, there is no reason in these days for neglect of reading.
Libraries are available almost everywhere, in towns, in caravans, and even by mail.
Many of the world s great books are published in low priced papercovered form. Digests and general magazines carry authoritative articles about persons and events. That is for background reading. When it comes to finding facts for a specific article, the writer must change from wide reading to digging in a confined space. He will stake out an area and stay within it.