The magic of feature writing
Great feature stories, about people, places, trends and events, are the showcase of the writer's craft.
Beyond and inside the news of the day, they hold the power to take readers on a journey and leave them not just informed and enlightened, but moved.
This practical course will teach you what you need to know to write features that capture and command the reader's attention
You'll learn how to craft feature stories with all the drama, action, character, pace and shading of a motion picture.
The course focuses on:
• Fresh approaches to planning and visualising your feature story;
• Useful tools and techniques for getting the most out of your interviews, and turning them into the threads of a compelling narrative;
• Tips and advice on the art of structure and storytelling, including writing outros that are as compelling as your intros;
• Pointers and guidance on ways to take your readers on a journey, keep them guessing, lead them between the lines, and leave them wanting to go back to the beginning and start all over again;"
• Advice on colouring your story with character, action, and dialogue, and exploring the effects of shifts in tense, tone, and pace;
• Hints and how-tos on using all your senses to "get inside" a story, and writing it in a way that appeals to all the senses; and,
• Case studies of great feature stories, and practical exercises designed to help you make your features great
Time: 09:19 - 16:21
Venue: Institute for the Advancement of Journal,, Johannesburg
More info:
1 Richmond Forum, Cedar Avenue, Richmond, Johannesburg