Feature Writing will teach the vital nuts-and-bolts of writing while demonstrating how to apply those skills across a range of styles. An analysis of the different types of writing, from columns to obituaries, provides students with the practical skills to apply themselves to any genre and opens up range of potential career opportunities.

The third edition will show students the value of research and structure when writing stories, demonstrate how to navigate potential legal and ethical issues and teach them how to market their work. The book shares experiences from some of Australia's best-known journalists who reveal the challenges and strategies behind their award-winning feature writing.

New to this Edition:

• New Chapters
• Digital Features
• Investigative Journalism
• Part C: Reviews includes new material across music, theatre, television, film, video games, books, interiors and makeovers.

1. Introduction

Part A: Mastering the Techniques

2. Digital Features
3. Preliminary Work
4. Research the Story
5. Interviewing
6. Interpreting Your Data
7. Developing Writing Techniques
8. Getting into Character
9. Ethical Concerns
10. Legal Pitfalls
11. Editing and Polishing Your Work
12. Selling Your Story
13. Profiles

Part B: Different Styles

14. Profiles
15. Issues-based Features
16. Investigative Journalism
17. Sports Features
18. Columns

Part C: Reviews (with introduction)

19. Travel
20. Food
21. Drink
22. Television, film, video games and books
23. Music and Theatre
24. Visual and Decorative Arts
25. Interiors and Makeovers
26. Technology
27. Motor Vehicles

Stephen Tanner - Professor of Journalism, University of Wollongong

Nick Richardson - Writer and Academic

Molly Kasinger - Writer and Editor