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Feature Writing Intro | Training Course

Learn the essential writing and research skills to become a professional feature writer.
Understand the preparation and workflow required to keep your editor happy.

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London Bridge £379 + VAT save £100
Online £479 + VAT

Feature Writing Intro | Training Course

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What will I learn?

  • Generate ideas for features
  • Understand the brief
  • Use tested research techniques
  • Identify the best interviewees
  • Understand your audience
  • Free digital course assets
  • Free post-course helpdesk support
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Learner Reviews

How good is the course?

  • Average Score 4.8 out of 5
  • Delicious lunch provided
  • Certificate of Achievement
  • 62 reviews

Introduction

• Defining characteristics of a feature story

• How to construct a feature

• Different feature formats: the Inverted Triangle vs the Diamond and other formats

Finding and researching good feature subjects

• How to turn good ideas into good features

• How to decide what features will work best

• How to research a feature

• Using the web and other published material and archives for new ideas

• Spotting ideas in other sources that were not intended to offer feature options

The essentials of good English

• Grammar and spelling

• Sentence and paragraph construction

• Feature writing styles

Secrets of structuring a feature

• How to get your feature off to the right start

• Organising elements in the most logical and interesting way

• Different structures and formats

• Finding a good ending for your feature

How to interview

• Preparing for an interview

• Deciding who to interview

• Ensuring you are well-briefed

Getting the right quotes

• Gaining your subject’s confidence

• Deciding when to use direct quotes

• When to convert information into reported speech

Writing for digital readers

• The differences between print and online reading habits

• Linking to and embedding multimedia content in your features

How to meet deadlines

• Setting realistic deadlines

• Tips and tricks on how to make feature editors happy

Questions and answers

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Latest Reviews



"Was a great experience, really can't fault it. I think it was the best course i've been on. Good timings for breaks etc and fab, knowledgeable trainer."
MOD
  • 11th December


"Really enjoyed the course, learnt so much! Thank you!"
QVC UK
  • 16th October


"Patsy was incredible, very informative and I have learnt so much from her."
QVC
  • 16th October