Emotions and Virtues in Feature Writing: The Alchemy of Creating Prize-Winning Stories

This book explores how journalists make us feel something when we read their work through case-studies of award-winning magazine-style features. It introduces the Virtue Paradigm and Virtue Map, providing fresh insight into narrative journalism and the conversation about living well together in community.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 270 pages
Publication date: 23 March 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This book offers a groundbreaking and innovative approach to understanding how journalists employ emotion to connect with readers, raising the intriguing question, "How do journalists evoke feelings in us when we engage with their work?" Martin employs compelling case studies of award-winning magazine-style features to shed light on how some of the finest literary journalists impart the gift of experiencing a diverse range of perspectives and emotions through the narration of a single story.

In Part One, the book delves into the origins and evolution of narrative journalism, introducing a novel theoretical framework called the Virtue Paradigm and a groundbreaking textual analysis tool called the Virtue Map. These tools provide a fresh perspective on narrative journalism and contribute to the ongoing discourse on what it means to live harmoniously together in communities.

Part Two presents three compelling case studies of prize-winning journalism, showcasing how the Virtue Paradigm and the Virtue Map offer insightful insights into narrative journalism and the ongoing dialogue surrounding the essence of living well together. Through these case studies, readers gain a deeper understanding of the art of emotional storytelling and the power of journalism to inspire, educate, and engage audiences.

This book is a valuable resource for journalists, educators, and anyone interested in the intersection of emotion, narrative, and journalism. It provides a comprehensive framework for understanding the emotional impact of storytelling and offers practical tools for enhancing the craft of narrative journalism. By exploring the ways in which journalists can evoke feelings and shape public perception, this book contributes to the ongoing dialogue about the role of media in shaping our understanding of the world.

Weight: 389g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030629809
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021