News News reports what happened. It is timely and public, and it is often written in a manner that is straight to the point.

News News is typically a serious, somber topic in inverted pyramid format.

Features focus more on the personal, and sometimes they are less timely than traditional news stories.

Features are lighter, friendlier and more casual. Features are written in ways that hook the reader into the story.

Sometimes the issues features stories discuss or reveal are timeless. Features can reveal trends, discuss relationships and provide entertainment, advice, ideas and emotions.

Features delay information to keep the reader curious and engaged.

Here are some catch- phrases that might help you to distinguish between different story types: When a dog bites a man, that’s news.

How fast the dog was running is sports. The litigation (or lawsuit) that follows the attack is business.

How the man tasted when the dog bit him, why dog attacks are on the rise, first aid tips for treating dog bites – those are features.

Lifestyles – issues/trends affecting mind (goals, relationships, jobs, family) and body (fashion, fitness) Health – diet, exercise, medical advice Science & technology – environment, tech advances, tech advice – all easy-to- understand

Entertainment – art galleries, theater, books, recordings, computer games, apps, restaurants Food – how to buy, cook, grow things – again, all easy-to-understand Specialized – pages for kids, golfers, bowlers, seniors, (freshmen, etc.)