Story ideas
Five ideas for your beat and region, with a pitch, questions and who to call.
For freelancers and stringers
Pitch more, file faster, from wherever you are.
Story ideas for your beat, clean drafts from your notes and the right version for every outlet you file to.
One story, many outlets
Adapt a story to each publication’s length and style.
File from your phone
Notes and voice notes on WhatsApp become drafts in your workspace.
Affordable
A Solo plan costs less than a lunch a week. Pay by card or mobile money.
Templates freelancers use
Feature Story
Narrative-driven long-form journalism — scene, nut graf, human angle.
Social Media Pack
WhatsApp, Facebook, and X/Twitter posts from one story.
Press Release to News
Strip PR spin, find the real news value, flag information gaps.
Story Ideas
Generate story angles based on current events and your beat
Questions
Can I use Byline for different outlets?
Yes. Your drafts are yours; set the publication and length for each story.