The author reflects on two decades of writing "Intellectual Affairs," emphasizing that it was a path to continuous learning. Influenced by Garry Wills, the commitment to writing has been both fulfilling and challenging, enabling deeper engagement with academia. After a decade in print journalism, the move to online writing provided the freedom to explore subjects thoroughly. The reception and interaction with scholars have reinforced the author's dedication and passion, despite the challenges of the transition and the demands of production.
The historian and political analyst Garry Wills once described writing for magazines and newspapers as a way to continue his education while getting paid to do it.
The founders of Inside Higher Ed approached me with an offer of far less money but complete freedom in what and how I wrote.
The work itself, while grueling at times, was for the most part gratifying. Scholars would write to express astonishment that I'd actually read their books.
The launch of the column came after a decade of covering scholarly books and debates, ... as a senior writer at The Chronicle of Higher Education.
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