FEATURE

WRITING
What is Feature Story?
- A Feature Story is a type of news in which the focus is
on human stories. The type of writing is different from
the legality of news. They can cover any subject, from
lifestyle pieces to investigative reports. They can be
found in every section of the newspaper. They are not
defined by theme, but by the style of writing. It presents
information through characters and narrative stories and
differs from a short story in that the content is not
fictional.
10 Best Topics for Feature Writing

 The Profile
 Modern-Day Heroes
 Live-in
 Unusual Pets
 Unusual Jobs
 Travel
 Zoo Animals
 Celebrity Life
 News
 Review
 THE PROFILE
is a type of news that focuses on real-life human
stories.
 For instance, Brad Pitt Opens Up About His Dream
World.
 MODERN-DAY HEROES

This topic includes stories about individuals who have

made a positive impact on their community or the world.
For instance, Front-liners feted as ‘modern day
heroes’
 LIVE-IN
These types of stories are interesting because they
provide an in-depth look at a topic. Focuses on the
homeless people.
For instance, The reporter and the reader—becoming
immersed in the topic.
 UNUSUAL PETS
People are used to having dogs and cats as pets,
but some have unusual pets such as hamsters,
guinea pigs, snakes, and spiders. This type can
feature how then owners chose to care these
kinds of pets.
For instance, “Raising the most unusual pets”
 UNUSUAL
JOBS
These jobs that many people have found their
careers in different branches. Individuals who have
unusual job positions.
For instance, Pet Food Tester.
 TRAVEL
Even though there are many travel bloggers out there,
you can still contribute to this type of feature story by
sharing your own advice and experiences.
For instance, The Seven Wonders in the Philippines.
 ZOO
ANIMALS
This topic is becoming increasingly popular,
especially as more people become concerned with
animal rights. How the people treated and cared zoo
animals.
For instance, Wild Animals
 CELEBRITY LIFE

People are always interested in reading about the

latest news and happenings with celebrities.
For instance, “The Unkabogable Vice Ganda”
 NEWS
Many current events go uncovered in traditional news
reporting. Feature Stories give you the opportunity to
delve deeper into a subject and gather valuable
information.
For instance, Jeepney transport strike ends in the
Philippines
 REVIEW
Types of feature where you are allowed to be subjective.
Review on a variety of topic including events, concerts,
art and literature.
For instance, Professional review of a movie, TV show,
or restaurant
5 Tips for Beginning
Feature Writers
 1. DO YOU RESEARCH

 Feature Stories need more than straight facts and

sensory details. They need evidence, quotes, anecdotes
and interviews are all useful when gathering
information for your feature writing.
 2. HAVE A COMPELLING
HEADLINE

Feature stories rely on a writer’s ability to maintain

a reader’s attention throughout an entire piece,
but one of the harder parts is getting them
interested enough to read the story in the first
place. 
3. OPEN WITH INTRIGUE

The first paragraph should introduce tension, where you

set up the question or speculation as to why this particular
news event is worth paying attention to—your first few
lines give the reader a reason to keep reading.
 4. CONNECT THE
DOTS
The feature news style of writing is similarly
structured to how you would write short
story fiction, but don’t be afraid to make the
feature story format.
5. MAKE SURE IT PAYS OFF

The main body of your feature article should

answer questions, provide specific information,
and include the payoffs the reader has been
gearing up for.
 WHAT IS FEATURE ARTICLE?

 Feature articles can differ widely, appearing in many forms.

For example, opinion pieces on current issues, interviews,
human interest stories and personal reflections on current
events. They can appear in different places, including
newspapers, blogs, websites, magazines and newsletters.
SAMPLE FEATURE
ARTICLES
THANK YOU!