The Complete Book of Feature Writing
The Complete Book of Feature Writing

Author: Leonard Witt

Publisher: Betterway Books

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13:

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This book provides a thought-provoking look at how to find, write and sell feature stories. The contributors--outstanding writers, editors, and teachers--offer advice and helpful tips on writing and stalking the feature story. David Finkel writes on the importance of being a reporter, Bob Ehlert on using description effectively, Mimi Sheraton on what it takes to be a good food writer, Kay Mille on the art of interviewing, Richard Cheverton on newspaper hiring practices, and Jim Molnar on travel writing. The volume also covers the ins and outs of doing freelance book reviews, movie criticisms, theater reviews, and fashion writing, and includes examples and targeted exercises to hone one's feature writing skills. ISBN 0-89879-470-6 : $18.95.

Professional Feature Writing
Professional Feature Writing

Author: Bruce Garrison

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 443

ISBN-13: 0415998980

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This text offers the basics of news media feature writing and guides motivated beginners down the right path toward success as professional feature writers. It looks at newspaper, magazine, newsletter, and online publications, with emphasis on daily newspapers and consumer magazines.

Feature Writing
Feature Writing

Author: Susan Pape

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 2006-03-14

Total Pages: 174

ISBN-13: 184787813X

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This book provides a practical and richly informative introduction to feature writing and the broader context in which features journalists operate. As well as covering the key elements and distinctive features that constitute good feature writing, the book also offers a rich resource of real life examples, case studies and exercises. The authors have drawn on their considerable shared experience to provide a solid and engaging grounding in the principles and practice of feature writing. The textbook will explore the possibilities of feature writing, including essential basics, such as: Why journalists become feature writers The difference between news stories and features What features need to contain How to write features The different types of features The text is intended for both those who are studying the media at degree level and those who are wishing to embark on a career in the print industry. It will be invaluable for trainee feature writers.

The Art and Craft of Feature Writing
The Art and Craft of Feature Writing

Author: William E. Blundell

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 1988-11-29

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 0452261589

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Storytelling—how to catch and hold a reader’s interest through artful narration of factual material William E. Blundell, one of the best writers on one of America's best-written papers—The Wall Street Journal—has put his famous Journal Feature-Writing Seminars into this step-by-step guide for turning out great articles. Filled with expert instruction on a complex art, it provides beginners with a systematic approach to feature writing and deftly teaches old pros some new tricks about: · How and where to get ideas · What readers like and don’t like · Adding energy and interest to tired topics · Getting from first ideas to finish article · The rules of organization · How—and whom—to quote and paraphrase · Wordcraft, leads, and narrative flow · Self-editing and notes on style … plus many sample feature articles.

Writing Feature Stories
Writing Feature Stories

Author: Matthew Ricketson

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2020-07-29

Total Pages: 268

ISBN-13: 1000248410

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Good writing engages as it informs and feature journalism offers writers the opportunity to tell deep, affecting stories that look beyond the immediate mechanics of who, what, where and when and explore the more difficult-and more rewarding- questions: how and why? Whether you're a blogger, a news journalist or an aspiring lifestyle reporter, a strong voice and a fresh, informed perspective remain in short supply and strong demand; this book will help you craft the kind of narratives people can't wait to share on their social media feeds. Writing Feature Stories established a reputation as a comprehensive, thought-provoking and engaging introduction to researching and writing feature stories. This second edition is completely overhauled to reflect the range of print and digital feature formats, and the variety of online, mobile and traditional media in which they appear. This hands-on guide explains how to generate fresh ideas; research online and offline; make the most of interviews; sift and sort raw material; structure and write the story; edit and proofread your work; find the best platform for your story; and pitch your work to editors. 'A wide-ranging, much-needed master class for anyone who tells true yarns in this fast-changing journalistic marketplace' - Bruce Shapiro, Columbia University 'Useful and thought provoking' - Margaret Simons, journalist and author 'A must read for any digital storyteller who wants to write emotive, engaging, believable content.' - Nidhi Dutt, foreign correspondent

How To Write a Feature Article
How To Write a Feature Article

Author: HowExpert

Publisher: HowExpert

Published: 2011-03-16

Total Pages: 61

ISBN-13: 164758938X

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If you want to learn how to write captivating feature articles then, check this "How To Write Feature Articles" guide. In this step-by-step guide, you will surely get - Discover the writer in you. - Develop well-written feature articles. - An idea on how to write different types of feature articles. - Tips when writing your feature article. - Possible sources when writing feature articles. - Know the qualities of a good feature article writer. - Learn how your feature article be published. - Impress your friends on this newly found ability of writing feature articles. - Be known to be a good feature article writer. - And much more. HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.

Feature Writing for Journalists
Feature Writing for Journalists

Author: Sharon Wheeler

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2019-07-16

Total Pages: 206

ISBN-13: 1000576698

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Feature Writing for Journalists considers both newspapers and magazines and helps the new or aspiring journalist to become a successful feature writer. Using examples from a wide range of papers, specialist and trade magazines and 'alternative' publications, Sharon Wheeler considers the different types of material that come under the term 'feature' including human interest pieces, restaurant reviews and advice columns. With relevant case studies as well as interviews with practitioners, Feature Writing for Journalists is exactly what you need to understand and create exciting and informative features.

Writing Feature Articles
Writing Feature Articles

Author: Mary Hogarth

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2019-04-09

Total Pages: 313

ISBN-13: 131529799X

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Writing Feature Articles presents clear and engaging advice for students and young professionals on working as a freelance feature writer. This fifth edition not only covers producing content for print, but also for digital platforms and online. Mary Hogarth offers comprehensive guidance on every aspect of feature writing, from having the initial idea and conducting market and subject research, to choosing the right target audience and publishing platform and successfully pitching the article. In addition, the book instructs students on developing their own journalistic style and effectively structuring their feature. Each chapter then concludes with an action plan to help students put what they have read into practice. Topics include: Life as a freelance Building a professional profile Telling a story with images Developing a specialism Interviewing skills Profile and interview articles Working in publicity and advertising A career in magazines and newspapers Getting published overseas Understanding issues in media law and regulation The book also provides an extensive range of interviews with successful media professionals, including a newspaper editor, a money, health and lifestyle journalist, a copywriter and an award-winning columnist, where they share their own experiences of working in the industry and offer invaluable tips on best practice.

Writing Feature Stories
Writing Feature Stories

Author: Matthew Ricketson

Publisher:

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 284

ISBN-13: 9781865087320

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A practical guide to all aspects of feature writing for journalists and freelance writers.

Real Feature Writing
Real Feature Writing

Author: Abraham Aamidor

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-04-08

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 1135250065

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Real Feature Writing emphasizes story shape and structure by illustrating several distinct types of feature and non-fiction stories, all drawn from the real world. Author Abraham Aamidor presents a collection of distinct non-deadline story types (profile, trend, focus, advocacy, and more), providing an introduction to each story type, a full-text example, a critical analysis of the example, and clear directions for producing similar stories. In this second edition, Aamidor and his guest contributors (all with real-world journalistic experience) demonstrate in clear, honest language how to write features. New for this edition are: *updated examples of feature writing, integrated throughout the text;*a chapter on ethical journalism, which takes a critical look at propaganda;*a chapter on international perspectives, including coverage of issues in the Middle East;*chapters on research, freelancing, content editing, copyediting, and literary journalism. This text is appropriate for upper-level journalism students, and will be a valuable resource for freelance writers and young working journalists needing guidance on writing features.