Maintain a consistent voice; features are often more creative and informal than hard news.
Gather stats, quotes, and diverse perspectives before writing.
This paragraph explains why the story matters now . It connects your specific "Back" story to a broader trend, like the resurgence of local communities .
Start with a vivid scene. For "Back," this could be the moment someone returns home after years away or a first-person account of a literal "back-breaking" job.
A profile of a local athlete recovering from a career-ending injury. Back to Basics