If you are looking for feature story ideas for a magazine targeting the (likely Generation X or Millennials ), the most successful pieces usually focus on "human interest" stories that illuminate lives lived in our time. Effective Feature Categories for 40-Somethings
: "How-to features" that provide step-by-step guidance on new interests, such as baking and decorating .
: Develop a private focus for yourself: "Person X is doing Y because of Z." This helps maintain a tight narrative.
: Stories that "tug at the heartstrings" or focus on individuals overcoming significant hardships.