The Realm Reader (Gianna Michel’s AICE Media Studies Project)

Hey Pretty Posse!   This week, I’ve been brainstorming new ways to approach my feature article. After reflecting on my magazine’s mission, I want to ensure my writing has a voice that inspires and empowers. My topic centers on the common struggles teenage girls go through. To guide my brainstorming, I revisited some key elements of feature writing: strong storytelling, interviews for depth, and clear takeaways for readers. I’ve started mapping out a structure for the article:    1. Introduction: A personal anecdote about times I’ve felt underestimated for embracing femininity.   2. Cherish’s Story: Insights from my interview with Cherish 3. Tips for Confidence: Practical advice on blending your unique identity with professional success.   4. Breaking Stereotypes: A discussion of societal perceptions and ways to challenge them.   Cherish’s perspective will be an integral part of the piece, and I’m excited to interview her soon! ...

Hey Pretty Posse!   For my feature article, I plan to go back into the book and refresh my memory on what a feature article should include overall. I want to make sure it has a strong voice that reflects me. Right now, I’m thinking about interviewing one of my classmates, Cherish. She’s the perfect fit because we have a lot in common, we’re both very feminine, but we’re also really school-oriented and intelligent. We always connect on how people mistake us for being airheads, so I feel like she’ll bring some valuable insight to this topic.   The article is going to be about 200-300 words, and the topic will be surrounding the common struggles and misconceptions that come with being a teenage girl. I want to share tips and advice on how to stay true to yourself in environments where people may not appreciate you. I think this could really comfort others who might feel like they are “weird” for not meeting unrealistic expectations set for teenage girls by society....