The Art and Craft of Feature Writing

Storytelling – how to catch and hold a reader’s interest through artful narration of factual material. From initial idea to final self-editing, a step-by-step guide to reporting and writing as a continuous interrelated process – with emphasis on storytelling techniques. This book is filled with expert advice providing beginners with a systematic approach to feature writing, and old pros with new tricks about: -Where and how to get ideas -What readers like and don't like -Adding energy and interest to tired topics -Getting from forst ideas to the finished article -Rules of organisation -How (and whom) to quote and paraphrase. -Wordcraft, leads and narrative flow -Self editing ande notes on style Chapters: Introduction Raw Materials Shaping Ideas Story Dimensions Planning and Execution Organisation Handling Key Story Elements Wordcraft Stretching Out Notes on Self Editing and Style Reading for Writers (Appendix 1) Full Texts of Sample Stories (Appendix 2)

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