Read the news and talk to people to find interesting stories. Think about what phenomena are happening and how you can talk about them in a new and innovative way. Finding out background information can help you figure out an angle and identify subjects to interview. Doing online research is good, but it may only get you so far. You may also need to consult books to make sure you are fully aware of the issues surrounding a topic. A historical article may require a visit to an archive. There are a number of ways to write a feature, depending on what you want to focus on. Some of these include:   Human Interest: Many feature stories focus on an issue as it impacts people. They often focus on one person or a group of people.  Profile: This feature type focuses on a specific individual’s character or lifestyle. This type is intended to help the reader feel like they’ve gotten a window into someone’s life. Often, these features are written about celebrities or other public figures.  Instructional: How-to feature articles teach readers how to do something. Oftentimes, the writer will write about their own journey to learn a task, such as how to make a wedding cake.  Historical: Features that honor historical events or developments are quite common. They are also useful in juxtaposing the past and the present, helping to root the reader in a shared history.  Seasonal: Some features are perfect for writing about in certain times of year, such as the beginning of summer vacation or at the winter holidays.  Behind the Scenes: These features give readers insight into an unusual process, issue or event. It can introduce them to something that is typically not open to the public or publicized. As you brainstorm story ideas, think about who will read these stories. Ask yourself questions such as Who will be my readers? and What kinds of angles appeal to these readers? For example, you might write a profile about a pastry chef, but you’ll write differently depending on if your readers are aspiring chefs or if they are wedding planners looking to buy a wedding cake. If you are writing for a magazine or blog with a very specific topic, such as gardening, then you will likely need to tailor your feature article to reflect that interest in some way. A newspaper, on the other hand, is meant for a more general audience and may be more open to varied content.
एक आकर्षक स्टोरी पाएँ: अपने टॉपिक पर रिसर्च करें: आपके द्वारा लिखे जाने वाले फीचर के टाइप को तय करें: आप किस तरह की आडियन्स से बात करना चाहते हैं, के बारे में सोचें: आप जिस पब्लिकेशन के लिए लिख रहे हैं, उसके टाइप के बारे में सोचें: