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Feature Well Stories
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The human mind is wired to respond to stories.
We craft yours with clarity, precision and style.
Feature Well Stories is a narrative strategy agency founded by award-winning journalist Karen Breslau, offering premium writing and communications services
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Live Journalism
Even in a virtual world, people crave connection, story, and shared ideas. We produce events that bring meaning, conversation, and community together.
feature well: \ˈfēCHər wel\ noun
The prime location in a print magazine, where the most important article is placed. Through engaging writing and rich illustration, the well signals the reader to settle in for an important, uninterrupted and memorable read. Verb: to be regarded positively or with favor.
Based in Oakland, California, Feature Well Stories serves nonprofits, startups, educational institutions, and individual leaders with a unique blend of journalistic expertise, strategic insight, and connections to decision makers.
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"A talent for speaking differently, rather than arguing well, is the chief instrument of cultural change."
Richard Rorty, philosopher
About Karen.
Karen Breslau is an award-winning journalist, author, and the founder of Feature Well Stories, a narrative strategy agency based in Oakland, California.
With extensive experience reporting for Bloomberg, Newsweek, and National Public Radio, Karen brings depth and expertise to complex stories.
Expert Storytelling and Strategy.
At Feature Well Stories, Karen offers comprehensive writing and communications services, including long-form narratives, speechwriting, and moderating live events featuring high-profile newsmakers.
She collaborates with nonprofits, startups, educational institutions, and individual leaders, providing a unique constellation of writing, journalism and strategic skills.
Portfolio.
Thought Leadership
The New Map of Life
Co-authored a visionary script for the social and economic shifts needed to support future centenarians.
Live Journalism
She Shares
Founding moderator of conversation series highlighting the backstories of women who have shaped California.
Thought Leadership
Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger
Worked with Captain Sullenberger to translate global recognition into lasting impact on safety and policy.
Writing
How Safe Are We? Homeland Security After 9/11
Partnered with Napolitano to evaluate DHS’s response to real and perceived security threats.
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Brand Awareness
UC Merced Expansion Project
Led strategic communications for UC Merced’s $1.3B campus expansion, the largest P3 in U.S. higher ed.
Live Journalism
Special Olympics Global Summit, South Korea
Produced Special Olympics’ first global development summit to spotlight inclusion and human rights worldwide.
