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Use a "transition-quote" format to weave together your own descriptive narrative with insights from interviewees. Use sensory details to "show, don't tell" the story.

Start with a hook. This could be an anecdote, a vivid description of a scene, or a provocative question to set the mood. IMG_5041.MOV

End with a resolution or a lingering thought that provides the reader with a sense of payoff. Common Types of Features Use a "transition-quote" format to weave together your

Unlike hard news, a feature follows a narrative arc meant to capture the reader's imagination. a vivid description of a scene

Follow the lead with a paragraph that explains the story's "why"—the essential theme or purpose—in a nutshell.