The document outlines the differences between news stories and feature stories, highlighting that news stories present information in a serious and concise manner, while features appeal to human interest and allow for more detailed exploration. It emphasizes the formal structure of news stories versus the informal style of features and provides guidance on structuring a feature for maximum reader engagement. Key steps in writing features include teasing the reader, revealing the story's essence, providing evidence, and concluding memorably.

1. News story v/s Feature
News story
• It gives facts and
information in a
straightforward manner. It
has a serious and sober
tone.
• News stories follow a formal
and defined style of writing.
The inverted structure is the
most followed format of
news writing.
Feature
• A feature plays on human
interest, novelty, mystery,
underdog, comedy; It
supplements them by
providing detailed
information that will appeal
to the viewer’s imagination.
• It follows an informal style
adapted for rapid reading.

2. News story
• News story has to be
written in limited space
depending upon the
importance or relevance of
the story.
• A news item is a report of
an event, an occurrence or
a current topical
development.
Feature
• A feature is longer and
contains more details in
comparison to a news story.
• Feature contains facts,
interpretations,
explanations, elucidation of
points not included in the
news items.

3. News Story
• A news story generally
incorporates all those
points, which can be
gathered on the spot, in a
short span of time before
the deadline of publishing.
• The news item is important
only for a short period. It
does not remain
newsworthy for long.
Features
• A feature can be written at
leisure after adequate
investigation and research.
• A feature is current for quite
some time. Its ‘life shelf
value’ is much longer.

4. How to write a feature?
William Blundell, who spent years writing features
and profiles for ‘The Wall Street journal’ suggests in
his book, The Art and Craft of Feature Writing, that
A feature should be organized around the
‘Laws of progressive reader involvement’
Stage 1: Tease the reader. Arouse curiosity.
Stage 2: Tell the reader what you are up to.
What is the story really about?
Stage 3: Prove what u said. Include evidence to
support your theme.
Stage 4: Make it clear and forceful, and give it a
memorable ending.

5. Structure of a feature
Intro
Elaboration
Elucidation
Interpretation
Narration: Facts with examples/experiences
Ending: Happy/Sad
Drawing lessons/future possibilities
Conclusion

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