INTRODUCTION
The difference between a news story and a feature
How to construct a feature
The Inverted Triangle contrasted with the Diamond and other feature formats
DEVELOPING A NOSE FOR FINDING GOOD FEATURE SUBJECTS
How to turn good ideas into good features
How to decide what features will work best
RESEARCH
Using the web and other published sources, archives, organisations and
individuals to develop your ideas
SECRETS OF STRUCTURE
How to get the right start
Organising elements in the most logical and interesting way
Finding a good ending
Different structures and formats for features
FINDING FEATURE IDEAS
Spotting ideas in newspapers and magazines - especially your own publication
- and from press releases and reports that were not intended to offer
feature options
HOW TO INTERVIEW
Preparing for an interview
Deciding who to interview
Ensuring you are well briefed
GETTING THE RIGHT QUOTES
Gaining your subject's confidence
Deciding when to use direct quotes
When to convert information into reported speech
LAW FOR JOURNALISTS
Defamation, contempt of court and privacy laws
HOW TO MEET DEADLINES
Tips and tricks - how to make feature editors happy
Questions and answers
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