Creative Non-Fiction: Feature Story

Feature story

It is based on Facts mixed with Creativity

Title

Capture the readers interst

Introduction

Where the lead is written

Lead

Gives the introduction of the Features story

Body

Contents of the Story

End

Signals the finale of the story

Conclusion

Capsulizes the context of the story which catches the readers attention

Personality Profile; Personal Experience; Human Interest; “How To” Story; Travelogue

Types of Features

Personality Profile

Anchors from the Characters Persona

Human Interest

Provokes the interest of the readers

“How to” Story

Teachers readers how to do something, needs imaginative style and language

Personal Experience

Gives an eye-opener to anyone in becoming better

Travelogue

Captures readers attention by exploring the scenic view of a place

Summary/Conventional ; Novelty (Question, Quotation, Staccato, Epigram)

Types of Lead

Summary/Conventional Lead

5 W’s and 1 H

Novelty Lead

Used for soft news especially in the case of subjective stories

Question Lead

Interrogative lead where it provokes readers to answer or think

Quotation Lead

Striking lines taken from the authority

Staccato Lead

Consists of snappy words which are significant in persuading readers

Epigram Lead

Taken lines from popular poem, short story, and other literary genres