: Conduct deep interviews to get under the skin of your subjects; avoid simple Q&A sessions.

Do you have a specific or experience in mind that you want to turn into a feature?

: Start with a "close-up" opening shot—a vivid sensory description or a high-stakes moment—to seize the reader's imagination.

: Focus on the journey of an individual, an institution, or a community within the outdoors. Step-by-Step Writing Process

: Most online publications, like OutdoorHub , require at least one high-quality image produced by the author.