The Art and Craft of Feature Writing: Based on The Wall Street

The Art and Craft of Feature Writing: Based on The Wall Street Journal Guide

Storytellingâ€”how to catch and hold a readerâ€™s interest through artful narration of factual material
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William E. Blundell, one of the best writers on one of America's best-written papersâ€”The Wall Street Journalâ€”has put his famous Journal Feature-Writing Seminars into this step-by-step guide for turning out great articles. Filled with expert instruction on a complex art, it provides beginners with a systematic approach to feature writing and deftly teaches old pros some new tricks about:
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Â·Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â How and where to get ideas
Â·Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â What readers like and donâ€™t like
Â·Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Adding energy and interest to tired topics
Â·Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Getting from first ideas to finish article
Â·Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â The rules of organization
Â·Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Howâ€”and whomâ€”to quote and paraphrase
Â·Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Wordcraft, leads, and narrative flow
Â·Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Self-editing and notes on style
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â€¦ plus many sample feature articles.
Country USA
Manufacturer Plume
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 1988-11-29
Format Kindle eBook

The Art and Craft of Feature Writing: Based on The Wall Street Journal Guide