That endless book, the newspaper, is our national glory. In our country I am inclined to think that almost, if not quite, the most important profession is that of the newspaper man, including the man of the magazines, especially the cheap magazines, and the weeklies. Theodore Roosevelt, during a speech delivered in Milwaukee 1910. 10 Reasons for Choosing Journalism Top 1. Be an active participant in the information age - whether you're working for a newspaper, magazine, or corporation.
Writers can work at any age.
Life experiences are part of the writer's arsenal. Many authors and novelists have started as journalists. The list includes Ida Tarbell, Stephen King, Edna Buchanan, Rudyard Kipling, George Orwell, Charles Dickens, Stephen Crane and Ernest Hemingway. Learning and meeting new people are career perks for journalists. It is really the life of kings.