Writing news articles is a very rewarding task. Aside from the fact that you'll be able to inform the masses, you'll also have the power to influence public opinion. In addition, you can also make decent money in this endeavor if your articles are really, really good.
Here's the structure you need to follow when writing your news articles:
1. Kick-start your news articles by using a very powerful, eye-catching headline. What they say is true; your headline is the most important element of your news article. As this is what will draw your readers in, ensure that it's very enticing and moving. Tell your audience what's in it for them and the gist of your content using as few powerful words as possible.
2. Lead paragraph. News article are written using the inverted pyramid technique. This is because your audience are eager to know the most essential information. So, tell them everything that they need to know on your lead paragraph. Tell them what happened, give them a list of all the persons involved, tell them when and where it happened, and how. Your readers must get a very clear picture of your chosen story by simply reading this paragraph.
3. Article body. Use your succeeding paragraphs to offer your readers with supporting details. Present them based on their importance to your main topic. The most important ones should come first. You can also insert quotes or images that are closely related to your chosen story. If you're doing a follow-up story, make sure that you also offer additional or background information.
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