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

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Availability:In StockContributor:William E. BlundellAudience:Young AdultPublish date:1988-11-29Pages:259
Language:EnglishPublisher:Plume BooksISBN-13:9780452261587ISBN-10:452261589UPC:9780452261587Book Category:Language Arts & Disciplines, ReferenceBook Subcategory:WritingBook Topic:AuthorshipSize:7.98 x 5.30 x 0.73 inchesWeight:0.5203Product ID:SCTTJWD68M

Master the Art of Feature Writing with Wall Street Journal Techniques

Written by William E. Blundell, an award-winning journalist and former news editor at The Wall Street Journal, this comprehensive guide transforms the newspaper's famous Feature-Writing Seminars into a practical, step-by-step resource for writers at any level.

What You'll Learn

This book provides systematic instruction on the complex art of storytelling through factual material. Whether you're a beginner learning the fundamentals or an experienced writer refining your craft, you'll discover proven methods for catching and holding reader interest through artful narration.

Core Topics Covered:

  • Generating and developing article ideas from multiple sources
  • Understanding reader preferences and engagement patterns
  • Revitalizing overused topics with fresh energy and angles
  • Moving efficiently from initial concept to polished manuscript
  • Mastering organizational rules and article structure
  • Effective quoting and paraphrasing techniques
  • Crafting compelling leads and maintaining narrative flow
  • Wordcraft fundamentals and style considerations
  • Self-editing strategies for professional results
Language:EnglishPublisher:Plume BooksISBN-13:9780452261587ISBN-10:452261589UPC:9780452261587Book Category:Language Arts & Disciplines, ReferenceBook Subcategory:WritingBook Topic:AuthorshipSize:7.98 x 5.30 x 0.73 inchesWeight:0.5203Product ID:SCTTJWD68M

William E. Blundell's distinguished career at The Wall Street Journal included roles as reporter, page-one writer, Los Angeles Bureau chief, and national correspondent. His expertise is backed by prestigious recognition including the Mike Berger Award from Columbia University for distinguished metropolitan reporting, the Ray Howard Public Service Award from the Scripps-Howard Foundation, and the Distinguished Writing Award for non-deadline feature writing from the American Society of Newspaper Editors.

Practical Application

The book includes numerous sample feature articles that demonstrate the techniques in action, allowing you to see how professional journalists apply these principles in real-world scenarios. Each chapter builds on the previous one, creating a complete framework for producing engaging, well-structured feature articles.

This guide is suitable for journalism students, professional reporters, content writers, and anyone seeking to improve their long-form narrative writing skills. The methods taught have been proven effective at one of America's most respected newspapers, making this an authoritative resource for developing professional-level feature writing abilities.

Publisher: Plume Books

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