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A feature article provides more depth than a basic news article by including details, background information, and human interest elements. It goes beyond just stating the facts by adding context through research, descriptions, quotations, and interviews. Feature articles are typically longer form than news stories as they aim to entertain and engage readers more fully on a topic. Common types of feature articles include human interest stories, profiles of individuals, instructional guides, historical pieces, and seasonal themes. When writing a feature article, researchers should find a compelling story or topic, conduct background research, choose an appropriate format like human interest or profile, and tailor the content to the intended publication audience.

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Feature Article

A feature article provides more depth than a basic news article by including details, background information, and human interest elements. It goes beyond just stating the facts by adding context through research, descriptions, quotations, and interviews. Feature articles are typically longer form than news stories as they aim to entertain and engage readers more fully on a topic. Common types of feature articles include human interest stories, profiles of individuals, instructional guides, historical pieces, and seasonal themes. When writing a feature article, researchers should find a compelling story or topic, conduct background research, choose an appropriate format like human interest or profile, and tailor the content to the intended publication audience.

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What Is the Meaning of Feature Article

A feature article is much more than a collection of bare facts. It's a special-interest article
abounding with details that makes for pleasurable reading.

While a hard news article when and to whom, a feature article typically adds a dimension of
human interest.

Characteristics of Features

Feature articles frequently contain a story line and often have entertainment value. Rather than
reciting the plain facts, they go into a topic more in-depth.

Background research, descriptions, quotations and personal interviews add interest to features.
Because feature articles provide so many details, they're typically longer than hard news stories
on a similar topic.

Unlike news stories, they also sometimes withhold the main point until the end, keeping up the
reader's curiosity.

Feature Types

Although feature stories come in many permutations, many focus on people.

For example, human-interest feature articles bring something to life through the experiences of
one or several individuals.

Profile features focus on one person and open up that person's life and character to the
readership.

Seasonal features talk about topics of interest at a specific time, such as a holiday or an
election. On dates of historical significance, historical features review past events and show
their relevance.

HOW TO WRITE FEATURE ARTICLE

1.Find a compelling story. 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.
2.Do research on your topic.

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.

3.Decide on the type of feature you want to write.

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.

Consider the audience you’d like to talk to.

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.[1]

5.Consider the type of publication you’re writing for.

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.

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