How To Write Special Feature Articles by Willard Grosvenor Bleyer
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"How To Write Special Feature Articles" by Willard Grosvenor Bleyer is a handbook for aspiring reporters, correspondents, and freelance writers written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the craft of writing special feature articles designed for popular magazines and newspaper sections, serving as a practical guide for those looking to engage and inform a wide audience. Bleyer draws upon his extensive teaching experience to provide techniques and principles that
can help novice writers gain the skills necessary to succeed in this genre. The opening portion introduces the concept of special feature articles and discusses their rise in popularity alongside magazines and segmented newspaper sections. Bleyer outlines how these articles are distinct from traditional news reports and literary works by blending detailed factual presentations with engaging, story-like narratives meant to resonate with the average reader. He emphasizes the necessity of identifying compelling subjects, the importance of an organized approach to writing, and the use of various narrative techniques to capture and maintain readers' interest. Overall, the introduction sets the stage for a thorough exploration of the subject matter that will provide aspiring writers with valuable tools to enhance their craft. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bleyer, Willard Grosvenor, 1873-1935 |
|---|---|
| Title |
How To Write Special Feature Articles A Handbook for Reporters, Correspondents and Free-Lance Writers Who Desire to Contribute to Popular Magazines and Magazine Sections of Newspapers |
| Credits |
Produced by Audrey Longhurst, Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 58.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Authorship |
| Subject | Journalism |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 15718 |
| Release Date | Apr 26, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1339 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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