Feature Writing Telling the Story

by Tanner, Stephen; Richardson, Nick; Kasinger, Molly

• ISBN13: 9780190304881
• ISBN10: 019030488X
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2018-02-28
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

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.

Author Biography

Stephen Tanner, Professor, University of Wollongong,Nick Richardson, Freelance writer and journalist, ,Molly Kasinger, Freelance writer,

Stephen Tanner is Professor of Journalism at the University of Wollongong

Nick Richardson is a writer, journalist and academic

Molly Kasinger is a writer and freelancer.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
Part A: Mastering the Techniques
2. Digital Features
3. Preliminary Work
4. Research the Story
5. Interviewing
6. Interpreting Your Data
7. Developing Writing Techniques
8. Getting into Character
9. Ethical Concerns
10. Legal Pitfalls
11. Editing and Polishing Your Work
12. Selling Your Story
13. Profiles
Part B: Different Styles
14. Profiles
15. Issues-based Features
16. Investigative Journalism
17. Sports Features
18. Columns
Part C: Reviews
19. Travel
20. Food
21. Drink
22. Television, film, video games and books
23. Music and Theatre
24. Visual and Decorative Arts
25. Interiors and Makeovers
26. Technology
27. Motor Vehicles