How to Write Newsworthy Articles
News is an important part of our daily lives. News keeps us informed about the world around us and helps us form opinions about it. News can be a variety of things, from weather updates to celebrity gossip to political events and wars. It can also be a story about a company or a new product. Regardless of the source, the news should be presented briefly so that people can read it, clearly so that it is understood, picturesquely so that readers will remember it, and above all, accurately so that it will guide people in a positive way.
News stories are usually about people, as they are the ones who change the world around them. However, even non-human news stories can be interesting if they are unique or unusual. For example, if an insect is found living on a plant which it did not previously inhabit, this could be considered newsworthy, but only for scientists and enthusiasts. If, on the other hand, that same insect is a pest that destroys crops, then it becomes newsworthy and of interest to many people.
It is important to know who you are writing for in a news article, as it can influence the content and style of the piece. Most newspapers and television channels have a specific demographic that they are aiming for with their news articles, and this is important to keep in mind when writing. Usually this demographic is obvious, such as a newspaper about Kansas City aimed at residents of that city. However, sometimes it is less obvious, such as a news report about zoning laws in commercial areas targeted at realtors and business owners.
In order for something to be considered newsworthy, it must be new, unusual, interesting, significant, and about people. For example, a coup d’etat in the next country over is a big news story, because it will affect everyone’s life. It is not, however, a good idea to write a news story about the assassination of Mrs Gandhi, as this is very old and therefore no longer newsworthy.
When an event happens that meets all of these criteria, it can be considered newsworthy. This is called a ‘breaking news story’. However, it is important to remember that this type of news is often very difficult to obtain and may not always be accurate.
Some of the most reliable sources of news include the Associated Press and the BBC. The AP is the largest news organization in the world and has no corporate sponsorship, while the BBC is funded by the British government and has a reputation for accuracy. Both organizations should be cited when quoting news and both have their own websites that contain more information about their work. A website called AllSides has a crowd-sourced bias rating, which can help to identify whether or not a news site is unbiased. This information can be used to make decisions about what news to consume and which sources to trust.