Feature Writing: Introduction

Delivery method
Classroom based, maximum 5 delegates

Course description
[b]Introduction[/b]
• The difference between a news story and a feature
• How to construct a feature
• Different feature formats: the Inverted Triangle vs the Diamond and other formats

[b]Finding and researching good feature subjects[/b]
• How to turn good ideas into good features
• How to decide what features will work best
• How to research a feature
• Using the web and other published material and archives for new ideas
• Spotting ideas in other sources that were not intended to offer feature options

[b]The essentials of good English [/b]
• Grammar and spelling
• Sentence and paragraph construction
• Feature styles

Suitable for
A course teaching you the news writing and news gathering skills which every writer needs to master to become a competent feature writer.

Requirements
You need no previous experience to attend this course.