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Feature Writing for Journalists

Sharon Wheeler author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Publishing:1st Sep '26

£85.00

This title is due to be published on 1st September, and will be despatched as soon as possible.

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Feature Writing for Journalists examines the specific skills and challenges in writing engaging, exploratory and illuminating features for publication across a range of media. Exploring the whole craft of feature writing, from developing an idea to different methods of publication, the book examines a range of feature types, including personal features, long form news-based stories and different types of review. The new edition features a brand new chapter on creating engaging online and interactive features and highlighting the specific skills and challenges in writing for digital platforms. Examples are updated and new interviews with staff and freelance writers are featured throughout.

Caryl Rivers, Boston University, USA – ‘Strengths of the current edition? Very practical […] Which topics need to be updated or added to? A bit more on web features […] Would you consider adopting a new edition of this book? Yes I would, [as] a core text.’

Clare Trodden, Edinburgh Napier University, UK – ‘Strengths of the proposed book? Good to see an attempt to address skills across platforms. Also good that the importance and difficulty of feature writing, from coming up with ideas to seeing them through, is addressed.’

Mary Hogarth, Southampton Solent University, UK ‘Strengths of the proposed book?Good, clear content which is easy to digest in small chunks […]Which topics need to be updated or added to?There needs to be a section on writing pitches, approaching editors and building a relationship with them. Also the big need in industry (according to the PPA) is being able to adapt content such as features to go across a publication’s platform which means online and social media. This is a must.’

ISBN: 9781138945838

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: unknown

224 pages

2nd edition