How do you write a newspaper article?

Answer by  CallerID (213)

Mind you, a press release is not the same as a newspaper article! A press release could have 4 parts: a catchy headline, a teaser (2-4 sentences) with the information in a nutshell, the main body with information in detail covering all aspects, finally some background on the issuer.

Answer by  turkishtowel (455)

A press release should be structured like a news story, in what is called the "inverted pyramid" style. As such, the germ of the story should be contained in the first paragraph or so. The idea is that an editor can cut from the bottom, to fit the amount of space available.