Jimmy Breslin Columns

1. I did like them because I thought they focused on something greater than the subject it was written about. They did adhere to the properties of a good feature story but they also gave all the who, what, when, where. I like the JFK story better because I liked it's original take on the subject. I would describe Breslin's writing as similar to a fiction author. I would say it's very effective because it engages the reader and makes them forget that they're reading a news story. I think that if I applied some of the tactics that Jimmy Breslin used, using misdirection to give important details, I would write better fiction.

2. -Tell a story
 -Be attention grabbing/strong lead
 - Avoid first and second person
 -Don't state the obvious/unique angle
 -Don't use cliches
 -Pay attention to your transitions
 -Use quotes
 - still provide the 5 Ws and H
 - powerful ending
 -Description and detail