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Here is the template to write a news article... State some facts as reported by others (never link to supporting documents only summarize them) Quote from exp
by hnburnsy 3y ago
Here is the template to write a news article...
State some facts as reported by others (never link to supporting documents only summarize them)
Quote from expert or eyewitness on why this is important
Quote from other expert why this might not be important (optional as this might make the story not truly news worthy)
State that confusing aspects of the story are "unclear"
Fill the rest of the story from articles on the same subject even if not related (link to your publication only)
- d13 3y agoAnd if it’s more than 500 words, add “on a cold November morning” somewhere.
- rickette 3y agoPainfully accurate
- darth_avocado 3y agoYou forgot the part where you cover all of this up with ads that actively block you from reading any of it.
- leet_thow 3y agoAlso, never forget to mention at least once, advocates, activists, experts and lawmakers.
- junon 3y agoAlso don't name the expert. It's forbidden.
- joshka 3y agoMake sure to state the names of anyone you've reached out for comment that haven't gotten back to you.
- zagrebian 3y agoDon’t forget to end the article with “We’ve reached out to [company involved] for comment but didn’t receive a response in time.”
- hulitu 3y ago* for every number in your article add 000. People _like_ big numbers. * don't forget the children * emotions are very important * strip all declarations out of context. The article is too long anyway. * don't make exact statements. Be as vague as possible without compromising the spirit of the article. * last but not least: construct a beautiful story. It might not get read now, (some people have work to do) but it will make the basis for your future Pulizer prize.
- papichulo2023 3y agoMissing cookies (we care about your privacy lol) and subscription popups
- Eddy_Viscosity2 3y agoAnd if the article involves the police doing something terrible, use passive voice. 'A small child was struck by bullet' rather than 'Police officer murders toddler'.