Feature Stories
Feature stories are stories of people, places and events. These stories
highlight feclings and moods rather than basic facts. They are often
biographical stories of some personalities. A feature story is a good way to
tell others about something in detail. Local people enjoy learning about the
lives of others through feature stories. We can tell stories about community
people who are making a difference
Characteristics of feature story
> the news story stops after presenting the facts and ideas, but a feature
story goes further in to depth about that information
> it expose the background, birth and growth of ideas and events
> it has appeal to the readers imagination
> it is more personal with the reader
> it can be written by first, second or third person
> the writer has the freedom to write a feature story
Considerations for writing the feature stories
While writing the feature story in the journal, magazine etc., certain things
has to be considered
> subject must be news
> it must be seasonable
> subject shouldn't be prepared for the use of a small section of readers
or farmers
> there should be enough material
> subject should be specific
> Prepare a plan for writing a feature story after answering the following
questions
¥ Which all journals and magazines available?v What the magazine want?
¥ What kind of readers?
Instructions for writing feature stories
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Contact the person who is the main character of the story
Interview the person
Prepare open ended questions before the interview
If possible record the interview
Maintain eye contact
Review the answers after the interview
Identify the main focus of the story that you are going to write
Write an outline first
Write the story
Start with some interesting facts or events
Give descriptions about the persons or events
You can include direct codes of the person you interviewed
Present information in an interesting way so that your audience keep
reading
Your conclusion should make some sort of impact on your readers
You can put morals or important messages in conclusion
Determine where to publish the article e.g. news papers, magazines
etc
Determine to whom (editor or reporter) to send the article
Prepare the article in the format of that news paper or magazine