Signed, sealed, delivered: why you should write yourself a letter

Taking a moment to reflect on your personal reasons for pursuing a political life is critical for anyone about to take on a Hill job for the first time.

I didn’t make time for this kind of reflection when I first took on political speechwriting more than a decade ago, and I wish I had, writes Jeni Armstrong. Unsplash photograph by Tom Rogerson

Opinion

BY JENI ARMSTRONG

May 31, 2023

Every September, I teach a writing course for current and future political staffers. We cover all of the basics: news releases, speeches, briefing notes, key messages, and more. But the very first writing assignment I give is a simpler one: I ask students to write themselves...

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