Tag Archives: feature writing

Remembering Dr. Paul Farmer

Posted on February 23, 2022 by Ralph Hanson

Dr. Paul Farmer, a Harvard-educated doctor who devoted his life to serving the health needs of the poorest, most remote, and sickest of the world, died of an “acute cardiac event” earlier this week at a hospital in Rwanda he … Continue reading →

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Nebraska Press Association Workshop – Using narrative in reporting

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Ralph Hanson

This weekend, my colleague Terri Diffenderfer and I gave a presentation at the Nebraska Press Association annual convention on using narrative techniques in reporting.  We had a great time working with some excellent reporters.  I promised to share links to … Continue reading →

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Links on Using Narrative

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Ralph Hanson

In my feature writing class on Wednesday we spent a bit of time talking about using narrative techniques.  Here are links to the articles I mentioned in that class.  Good stuff for anyone interested in employing narrative technique in their … Continue reading →

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Writing Issue-Oriented Feature Stories

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Ralph Hanson

This blog entry is really for my feature-writing students, but the rest of you are welcome to read some great issue-oriented feature stories: Omaha World-Herald: Living The Gluten-free Life Living with celiac disease in the heartland. Washington Post: Loving the … Continue reading →

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