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Feature Facts StyleRelaxed, informal. It is news dramatized. Let the people in the story moving with quotes and incidents. Use dialogue. Have people talk to each other. Listen to them at work or at play. Tom Wolfe, master of the personality profile, says "realistic dialogue" fascinates readers. Use verbs that make pictures for the reader. When possible use the present tense to give the reader a sense of continuing actions or of being present at the scene. Lead Delayed and creative leads are preferred. An anecdote or incident can be used to begin. Stress human interest in the lead by using someone directly involved in the situation. Make sure the lead fits human interest in the lead by using someone directly involved in the situation. Make sure the lead fits into the main theme. Body Avoid overwhelming the reader with detail. A few well-chosen quotes and incidents tell the story. Selection is the essence of the feature. A zen saying makes the point. "To make a vase, you need both clay and the absence of clay," This means you are not obliged to use everything a source has given you. |
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Definition of Feature Feature samples Your Next Job How to write a feature article Feature facts Focusing on the theme Major classifications of feature The Wall Street Journal Formula Tips on Feature Writing Informative yet entertaining |
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