Full Description
Feature Writing will teach the vital nuts-and-bolts of writing while demonstrating how to apply those skills across a range of styles. An analysis of the different types of writing, from columns to obituaries, provides students with the practical skills to apply themselves to any genre and opens up range of potential career opportunities.
The third edition will show students the value of research and structure when writing stories, demonstrate how to navigate potential legal and ethical issues and teach them how to market their work. The book shares experiences from some of Australia's best-known journalists who reveal the challenges and strategies behind their award-winning feature writing.
Contents
IntroductionPart A: Mastering the TechniquesDigital FeaturesPreliminary WorkResearch the StoryInterviewingInterpreting Your DataDeveloping Writing TechniquesGetting into CharacterEthical ConcernsLegal PitfallsEditing and Polishing Your WorkSelling Your StoryProfilesPart B: Different StylesProfilesIssues-based FeaturesInvestigative JournalismSports FeaturesColumnsPart C: Reviews (with introduction)TravelFoodDrinkTelevision, film, video games and booksMusic and TheatreVisual and Decorative ArtsInteriors and MakeoversTechnologyMotor Vehicles
