ABSTRACT

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.

chapter 1|19 pages

Setting out your features stall

chapter 2|36 pages

Developing an idea

chapter 3|38 pages

How to write features

Getting personal

chapter 4|21 pages

How to write features

Digging for news

chapter 5|24 pages

Developing an ego

chapter 6|18 pages

Writing reviews

chapter 7|34 pages

Packing a punch

Features spreads