As a writer/journalist, sometimes I feel it's great to share folks who inspire you. I was raised to always pay respect to those who inspire you and I never stop giving props to those who make me want to pick up a pen and keep getting better at what they do.
I tend to favor folks who are reasonable yet passionate.
They share information as well as come across as grounded. They aren’t caught
up in themselves. They tell stories. I admit some of them are entertaining as
well but from a strictly writing standpoint, these are the people I read to
help me become a better writer.