Caryl Rivers, Boston University, USA - 'Strengths of the current edition? Very practical [ ...] Which topics need to be updated or added to? A bit more on web features [ ...] Would you consider adopting a new edition of this book? Yes I would, [ as] a core text.'
Clare Trodden, Edinburgh Napier University, UK - 'Strengths of the proposed book? Good to see an attempt to address skills across platforms. Also good that the importance and difficulty of feature writing, from coming up with ideas to seeing them through, is addressed.'
Mary Hogarth, Southampton Solent University, UK - 'Strengths of the proposed book? Good, clear content which is easy to digest in small chunks [ ...] Which topics need to be updated or added to? There needs to be a section on writing pitches, approaching editors and building a relationship with them. Also the big need in industry (according to the PPA) is being able to adapt content such as features to go across a publication's platform which means online and social media. This is a must.'
