Fill in the blanks in a feature story
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Background tops the types of feature story leads to avoid Don’t start with the blah blah blah Background — also known as the blah blah blah — is no way to draw readers into a piece. Instead, leave the definitions, history lessons and broader context for the third paragraph. |
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Resources on the background section Websites, books & tools Tool time: Get resources for polishing your feature-style story structure’s background section. |
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Quotes on the background section What writers & others say “Don’t put the background in the foreground.” — Ann Wylie, writing coach, Wylie Communications |
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