The Art and Craft of Feature Writing - Chapter 1
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 The art and craft of feature writing based on the wall street journal guide by William Blundell A PROFESSIONAL'S PRIMER FOR SUCCESSFUL FEATURE STORIES Whether it's a general profile on big-tree logging or a feature on a minor league relief pitcher, William Blundell shows writers how to create a story that grabs the reader's attention and doesn't let go. Used to teach Wall Street Journal writers the tricks of the trade—and a system for producing top-quality articles—this guide was created by a working newsman for working newspeople. It deals with the nitty-gritty of coming up with ideas, gathering the right kind of information, and getting past the most common roadblocks that crop up during the writing process. Chock full of ideas and expert instruction, it is an invaluable book for both beginning writers...