Writing Feature Articles, 4th Edition

Contents

Illustrations

Foreword: From a lecturer

Foreword: From a writer

Preface

Acknowledgements

I  PRACTISING THE SKILLS

1  Introduction

The basic skills and resources – Gathering experience and networking – Assignments

2  Getting organized

Books and equipment – Running a business – Assignments

3  From idea to publication

The feature defined – The stages in production – Assignments

4  The world of ideas

Staff writers’ ideas – Freelance writers’ ideas – Development techniques – The place of specialism – Checklist – Assignments

5  Studying the print market

The world of features – Aiming at versatility – Assignments

6  Subjects and treatments

Likely targets – Celebrities – Children – Crime – Education – Health and medicine – Old age or retirement ...