Elements of a Feature Story
Feature stories are written to inform and entertain readers. In magazines, feature stories not only convey facts but also tell stories about people's lives. As I have researched feature stories, I have found key components that are needed.
1. Focus
In a feature story, the focus is simply what the article is about. This is something that needs to be specific and should not be general information.
2. Lead/Intro
Leads in a feature may be a few sentences long. This part of the feature story unfolds important information slowly into the article. They also should grab the reader's attention.
3. Background Information
There must be solid background information to back up the point of the feature story.
4. Body
After grabbing the readers attention, it is time for the contents of the story. Active voice should be used throughout the whole contents of the feature story.
5. Quotes
Good quotes are crucial for feature stories. However, only the most interesting quotyes are to be included, while everything else is summarized/paraphrased.
6. Ending/Conclusion
There are usually two types of endings in a feature story: a summary or a twist. The summary gives a general conclusion summarizing the body. The twist is more dramatic and contrasts with the intro.
References:
Rogers, T. (2019, July 31). 5 Key Ingredients for Cooking Up Terrific Feature Stories. Retrieved from https://www.thoughtco.com/key-ingredients-for-cooking-up-terrific-feature-stories-2074317
Bright, J. (2014, January 12). Components of a Newspaper Feature Story. Retrieved from https://hosbeg.com/components-of-a-newspaper-feature-story/
1. Focus
In a feature story, the focus is simply what the article is about. This is something that needs to be specific and should not be general information.
2. Lead/Intro
Leads in a feature may be a few sentences long. This part of the feature story unfolds important information slowly into the article. They also should grab the reader's attention.
3. Background Information
There must be solid background information to back up the point of the feature story.
4. Body
After grabbing the readers attention, it is time for the contents of the story. Active voice should be used throughout the whole contents of the feature story.
5. Quotes
Good quotes are crucial for feature stories. However, only the most interesting quotyes are to be included, while everything else is summarized/paraphrased.
6. Ending/Conclusion
There are usually two types of endings in a feature story: a summary or a twist. The summary gives a general conclusion summarizing the body. The twist is more dramatic and contrasts with the intro.
References:
Rogers, T. (2019, July 31). 5 Key Ingredients for Cooking Up Terrific Feature Stories. Retrieved from https://www.thoughtco.com/key-ingredients-for-cooking-up-terrific-feature-stories-2074317
Bright, J. (2014, January 12). Components of a Newspaper Feature Story. Retrieved from https://hosbeg.com/components-of-a-newspaper-feature-story/
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