Part I: Preparing to Write Feature Articles.

Chapter 1. Capturing Reader Attention.

Chapter 2. The Hunt for Fresh Ideas.

Chapter 3. Strong Angles and Focused Ideas.

Chapter 4. Creative Research and Reporting.

Chapter 5. Interviews: Moving Past the Predictable.

Part II: Writing Feature Articles.

Chapter 6. Action-Packed Writing.

Chapter 7. Strong Beginnings, Satisfying Endings.

Chapter 8. Anecdotes: The Color of Writing.

Chapter 9. The Structure of Writing.

Chapter 10. The Art and Style of Writing.

Part III: Creating Different Types of Feature Articles.

Chapter 11. The Wide, Wide World of Shorts.

Chapter 12. Picture This: The Profile Article.

Chapter 13. Real Life Dramas and Stories.

Chapter 14. How to Write How-to Articles.

Chapter 15. The Calendar-Content Connection.

Chapter 16. News Features, Trends and Issues.

Chapter 17. Writing to Inspire.

Chapter 18. Writing for the Business-to-Business Media.

Chapter 19. Writing for the Internet.

Part IV: Selling Feature Articles.

Chapter 20. Marketing Your Words.

Chapter 21. Writing Creative Query Letters.

Chapter 22. Copyrights and Wrongs.

Appendix: Back to Basics.

Index