Feature: Mitch Albom

1) The article cut up the different parts of a story and zoomed in, allowing for the reader to understand in full how to write a good story. Each section included examples of good ones and also what not to do. Although it was slightly dull it was a very informative text.

2) A good lead opens the story and lays out some basic information and also usually introduces characters. Many people like leads more when they open with action so it sucks the audience into the story.  A lead is also a good way to give a story an attitude or mood so the audience knows what their getting themselves into.

3) To write a good middle point it is a good idea for the author to do some interviews. By doing this the author gives the audience another perspective so the story isn't so one sided. Also it makes the story look far more professional.

4) A great ending is often thought to have to be huge but according to this article the best ending is a subtle one. Personally my favorite kind of ending is when a story comes full circle or relates back to the beginning. The ending should also include ur opinions to make sure the meaning of the story comes across.

Quotes:

"I think straight news stories still have to be governed first and foremost by the who-what-where-when and why."
I chose this quote because I thought it was a good description of writing a story.

"People love to be dropped in to something"
I chose this quote because I completely agree with this and I think it is how u open a story well.

"how do you get something in the lead that doesn’t put people to sleep"
I chose this quote because it is important to not bore the audience with the first scene.

"the more subtle ending, the better"
I chose this quote because I like subtle endings that make you go "ohhhhh"

"it's a great ending right? it's a great ending"
I chose this quote because we should read more stories with great endings.