How to Write Special Feature Articles: A Handbook for Reporters, Correspondents and Free-Lance Writers Who Desire to Contribute to Popular Magazines and Magazine Sections of Newspapers

Originally published in 1914, this handbook captures the foundational craft of feature writing at a moment when magazines and newspaper supplements were redefining how Americans consumed stories. Bleyer, a University of Wisconsin journalism professor, distills his years of teaching into practical guidance on finding compelling subjects, structuring longer-form pieces, and weaving factual reporting with narrative flair. What makes this book remarkable is not its age but its continuity: the techniques for hooking readers, building tension, and rendering complex topics accessible remain verbatim relevant today. The text offers a window into early twentieth-century publishing while serving as a genuine working manual for anyone who wants to write features that sing. Whether you're a journalism student, a freelance writer, or a reader curious about the bones of a craft that shaped modern storytelling, this book rewards attention. It teaches not just how to write, but how to see stories in the world around you.