Writing Feature Articles: Print, Digital and Online

Writing Feature Articles presents clear and engaging advice for students and young professionals on working as a freelance feature writer. This fifth edition not only covers producing content for print, but also for digital platforms and online.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 300 pages
Publication date: 04 April 2019
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Writing Feature Articles is a comprehensive guide for students and young professionals seeking to embark on a career as freelance feature writers. This fifth edition, authored by Mary Hogarth, delves into the art of producing content for print, digital platforms, and online, catering to the evolving landscape of media.

The book offers a step-by-step approach to feature writing, covering crucial aspects such as generating ideas, conducting market and subject research, selecting the appropriate target audience and publishing platform, and successfully pitching articles. Hogarth provides valuable insights on developing a journalistic style, effectively structuring feature pieces, and navigating the professional world of freelance writing.

Each chapter concludes with an action plan, empowering students to apply the knowledge gained and put their skills into practice. The topics covered in this edition are diverse and encompass various aspects of feature writing. From the realities of life as a freelance writer to building a professional profile, Telling a story with images, Developing a specialism, Interviewing skills, Profile and interview articles, Working in publicity and advertising, A career in magazines and newspapers, Getting published overseas, and Understanding issues in media law and regulation.

To enhance the learning experience, the book includes extensive interviews with successful media professionals, offering invaluable insights into their experiences and best practices. These interviews feature newspaper editors, money, health and lifestyle journalists, copywriters, and award-winning columnists, who share their knowledge and tips on achieving success in the industry.

Writing Feature Articles is an essential resource for anyone aspiring to pursue a career in feature writing, providing clear and engaging advice on every aspect of the craft. Whether you are a student, recent graduate, or a young professional looking to make a mark in the media industry, this book will serve as your guide to success.

Weight: 494g
Dimension: 233 x 156 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138238169
Edition number: 5 New edition