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If you are writing for a print source or for online content, you might be interested to learn some tips for writing feature articles. Writing feature articles can be a fun way to expose a particular topic, to feature a particular individual you find inspiring, or even share your passions with other people. Your possibilities for writing are endless.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

What is a feature story in the news?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

a newspaper or magazine article<\/strong> or report of a person, event, an aspect of a major event, or the like, often having a personal slant and written in an individual style. Compare follow-up (def 3b), hard news, news story<\/strong>. … the main or most prominent story in a magazine. Expand. Also called a feature<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is in a feature article?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Feature<\/strong> articles are detailed pieces of writing which explore a range of issues, opinions, experiences, and ideas. The purpose of a feature article<\/strong> will vary depending on the media it is meant for. Feature<\/strong> articles should appeal to the particular audience the article<\/strong> is targeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a profile story?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A profile<\/strong> is a type of feature story<\/strong> and usually focuses on a person. Profile<\/strong> is a somewhat specific term for a story<\/strong> about a person and, usually, focuses on what’s important or interesting about that person now. Here are some steps to follow to help you write a good feature story:<\/strong> Get the reader’s attention quickly. …
Organize your story carefully. …
Use short paragraphs and vary the lengths of sentences for effect. …
Write with strong verbs and nouns, but go easy on adjectives. …
Don’t be afraid to use offbeat quotes. …
Write tightly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choosing a Topic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When most people ask about tips for writing feature articles, they usually first need help with finding a topic. Ask an editor what kinds of material he or she is looking for from the publication. It can be very tricky to come up with your inspiration unless you are very motivated by a particular topic.
Look online to see if you can find subjects that are interesting, thoughtful, and exciting. Keep reading the news and checking blogs for content that might be interesting to write about in your own feature articles.
Whenever you meet someone interesting that you would like to interview in a feature article, consider giving them your business card and asking them to keep you in mind for future writing as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Writing a Good Feature Article<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The best way to learn about writing, specially in the world of feature articles, is to keep reading. The reality is, the more good writing you read, and the more you practice writing, the more fluent and coherent a writer you will become. Your goal should be to build up flexibility as a writer and be able to write about a variety of subjects.
Here are some more great tips for your writing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n