Writing features a reporter must show not tell, description and depth are the keys to success.
Since a feature is not breaking life changing news it is important to find a way to make the article relate to the reader.
Why should the reader stop to view the feature? The answer hopefully being because it is interesting.
Quotations are important, but quotes alone do not transport the reader to scene the feature is describing. Using dialogue and combining quotes helps to bring life to the feature.
Do not just write what a person says but illustrate how they say it with descriptions. Using the five senses can help describe many situations.
Features usually get more space in the news because in today's world people like to be entertained.
Since features get more space there is no need to use the inverted pyramid style of writing, their feature will likely not get shortened.
The intro should be descriptive and not give away the whole story; it should leave the reader wanting to know more.
The into should be descriptive and not give away the whole story, it should leave the reader wanting more.
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