differences between newspaper and magazine features

The main difference between a newspaper feature and a magazine feature is that a magazine feature takes a more leisurely approach to the subject matter, while the newspaper feature is more serious in tone.  It is important to note, however, that leisurely does not mean sloppy.  Magazines are held to the same standard as newspapers in terms of the quality of the writing.  Also, magazines tend to take a subjective stand, and extrapolate on it, while newspapers generally deal more with “facts.” 

            As for form, magazines have longer paragraphs.  Newspapers feature shorter, punchy paragraphs.  Magazines can also use short paragraphs for effect, however.  Newspapers use short paragraphs mainly due to how it looks on the page, considering newspapers have less room, and are usually presented in columns in print.  Another difference in format is the lead.  Leads in magazines are generally longer, sometimes 300-600 words.  Many newspaper features would be half-finished by this word count.  The reason for this is that magazines are meant for leisurely reading, while newspapers are usually read at once and then discarded.