Byline

Guides for journalists

Practical advice on writing news, working as a newsroom and using AI responsibly.

Reporting1 min read

The inverted pyramid: how to write a breaking news story

The inverted pyramid puts the most important fact first so readers get the news even if they stop after one sentence. Here is how to write one under… Reporting1 min read

How to turn a press release into a real news story

Press releases tell you what an organisation wants said. Your job is to find what the public needs to know. A five-step method. Reporting1 min read

Writing for radio: how to turn a print story into a broadcast script

Listeners cannot reread a sentence. Here is how to write news that is easy to follow by ear, and how long your script should be. AI and ethics1 min read

Writing an AI policy for your newsroom: what to include

Using AI without a policy invites mistakes. These are the points most newsroom AI policies cover, in plain language. Newsroom workflow1 min read

How to set up a house style guide your whole newsroom follows

Consistent style makes a publication look professional. What to put in your style guide and how to make it stick. Using Byline1 min read

Getting started with Byline: your first story in five minutes

Create your account, write your first story and learn the basics of the workspace.