FeatureWriting.Net
Author: Michael R. Smith, Ph.D.
Affiliation: Campbell University
Course use 1: Courses in Magazine Journalism
Course use 2: Courses in Feature/Editorial Writing
General Use: Handbook for aspiring freelance writers
Publication date: May 2005
328 pages, illustrated, indexed

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New writers desire to break into the feature writing market, but many of them need practical ideas on executing a plan. This book guides them from the origin of the idea to suggestions for sources in the Internet age to strategies on developing the article. Nearly 100 specific ideas for timeless feature articles are included.

Educators will find this book light-hearted and filled with suggestions to help students snag the feature article. It guides students through the basics of good writing and finding how to make the article sing. Additionally, students will be directed on how to use the web to gather feature-oriented information.

This book does not assume an established level of writing expertise, but takes students from square one through the creation of successful finished products. Examples of feature writing are included in each chapter and students are directed to analyze, critique, and model their own writing on these examples.

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