How to Write a Newspaper Article

Intro: Writing a newspaper article can be quick and easy if you follow a structure. Follow these steps to write a properly structured newspaper article.

Step 1: To write a newpaper article, you must fiirst decide on a topic. Once you have a topic, do your research. You must be very knowledgeable on the specific topic before writing about it. Also, make sure you know both sides of the story.

Step 2: Write a title. Your article should have a catchy title which will grab the attention of the reader. Title’s should be short, simple, and relate to what the article is about.

Step 3: In the first paragraph of your newspaper article, you should answer the five W’s. Who? When? What? Where? Why? The explanations should be short and quick without a ton of detail. The in depth details will come in later paragraphs.

Step 4: In the body paragraph(s) of your newspaper article, you should go into more detail about the five W’s. If you have any quotes, you should include them now. In the body paragraph(s), you need to tell the story. Tell the readers the story in such a way that they feel like they are there when they are reading your article.

Step 5: To write a newspaper article, you will need to write an ending paragraph. This last paragraph should sum up the article and add any extra thoughts or suggestions. Many people like to end their articles with a quote or catchy statement.

Step 6: After the last paragraph, you should write “By” and then your first and last name.

Tips: To write a newspaper article, you should have good grammar and always write about topics of which you are interested in.

Always proofread your articles and don’t rely solely on automated spellchecker.

Adding a picture to your newspaper article is always a must.

Warnings: When writing a newspaper article, you should always cite any sources which you use to formulate your article.

Comments (3)

paul said:

	... Writing newspaper articles can be fun but getting one published in an actual newspaper can be tough.
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June 11, 2009
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Carl Benjamin said:

	... I just did an article for AOL. It is exciting to say the least.
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March 25, 2010
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Donna Thacker said:

	... I use to work for a newspaper. It is indeed thrilling to see your article featured on the front page with your name on it. Great tips!
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March 26, 2010
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