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by WinsonYeung


Writing a feature article is quite a bit more difficult then it sounds. Many individuals feel that they have the writing skills necessary to produce a feature article but they do not have the knowledge and experience to construct an article that is of feature quality. The following details some tips that can help you produce a feature article.

Each feature article will be written with a specific subject or field at the center of the article. The more specialized the article the more specific the topic, the more general publications will have articles that cover a wide range of topics that may not be overly complex. Professional journals such as medical publications have very specific guidelines and look for certain types of articles.

You need to have a specific demography in mind before you begin writing. It is important to always remember who your target audience is. If you are writing about a scientific subject but your audience does not have a large scientific background you may have to change the language you use some that everyone can understand the scientific concepts.

Once you have chosen the publication you should read up on your subject and the style of articles that the publication accepts. If you are writing about energy then you should read up on the current trends in energy, controversy in that industry and other relating factors. Having a human-interest side or incorporating current affairs is always a plus.

The title may be the most important part of your article as the title is what will make the reader actually decide to continue reading the article. The title should be gripping but also clearly describe what the article is about. However your title should not give away your opinion on the topic at hand, that is for the article itself. The title is the first time and many times the only part of your article that an individual will read. The title is what will draw the reader further on when they become interested. Writing a good title takes time and practice so you should write multiple titles for you article until you find the perfect one.

Your writing style will also play a large part in the ability to produce a feature article. Dry and boring styles do not do well for feature articles whereas an engaging style is a lot of fun to read. Even if you do not have an engaging writing style you can still write a feature article by knowing the subject backwards and forwards, having a strong opinion and discuss a topic that is slightly controversial.

When writing a feature article you should try to use many different types of information. Facts are always important but you should include expert's opinion, the general publics opinion, or celebrity ideas. You can shed light on some different angles that many people may not have thought about even if you disagree. Audiences love controversy and you will never go wrong if you add some controversy to your feature article.

You should see about letting your personality come through or develop your own writing personality. To keep your articles fresh you should continue to read and expose yourself to the written word and different styles as much as possible. You should always keep learning and finding ways to improve your writing skills. You can easily do this by joining a forum and discussions with other writers and intellectuals.

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