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Converts facts, press releases, or notes into a publishable hard news article using the inverted pyramid structure, with AP-style formatting and proper attribution.
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Write a hard news article from provided facts using the inverted pyramid structure — most important information first, supporting detail in descending order of importance, so the article can be cut from the bottom at any point.
Drafts a factually accurate news article using inverted pyramid structure and AP style. Includes lede writing, source attribution, quote handling, and self-editing steps.
Writes the opening paragraph (lede) of a news article, feature, or opinion piece, crafted to match the article type's conventions.
Writes professional press releases for product launches, funding rounds, partnerships, events, M&A, and more. Tailors to media types, regions, and languages like English or French.
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Write a hard news article from provided facts using the inverted pyramid structure — most important information first, supporting detail in descending order of importance, so the article can be cut from the bottom at any point.
Required: The core facts (who, what, when, where, why/how); any direct quotes from named sources with their titles.
Optional: Word count target (default 300–500 words); publication type (broadsheet, tabloid, regional, digital); any background context to include; whether a standfirst or subheading is needed.
Inverted pyramid news article. Lede: 25–35 words. Total: 300–500 words (or specified target). Paragraphs: 1–3 sentences each. Quotes attributed with "said [Full Name], [title]" format on first mention, "[Surname] said" on subsequent mentions. No editorialising or opinion. Article ends with the least essential background detail — the material most likely to be cut by a subeditor.
Facts: City fire department responded to a warehouse fire at approximately 3am on Tuesday. Two firefighters were treated for smoke inhalation at the scene and released. The building had been fully evacuated by the time crews arrived — it was unoccupied at that hour. The cause is under investigation. The warehouse stored commercial furniture awaiting distribution. The building is owned by a logistics company and is located in the city's industrial district.
Quote from the fire chief: "The response time was under four minutes. No civilians were at risk at any point during the incident."
Target: 350 words, regional newspaper.
Two firefighters were treated for smoke inhalation after a blaze broke out at a commercial warehouse in the city's industrial district early Tuesday, though no other injuries were reported.
Fire crews arrived at the scene at around 3am after receiving reports of a fire at the furniture storage facility. The building was unoccupied at the time and had been evacuated before crews arrived, said Fire Chief Marcus Delaney.
"The response time was under four minutes," Delaney said. "No civilians were at risk at any point during the incident."
Both firefighters were assessed at the scene and released without requiring hospital treatment. No further casualties were reported.
The warehouse, owned by a regional logistics company, stores commercial furniture awaiting distribution to retailers. The building is located in the industrial district, an area that houses several large storage and manufacturing facilities.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Fire department investigators were expected to begin a formal assessment of the site once the structure was confirmed safe to enter, according to a spokesperson for the department.
The logistics company had not responded to a request for comment at the time of publication. It is not known whether any stock was damaged or lost in the incident.
The city fire department said the blaze was brought under control within approximately 45 minutes of the first crews arriving on scene. No neighbouring properties were affected.