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Tips...not tricks

When Writing a Lede
Use thirty words or less
SVO/Active Voice. Never Passive Voice
Always get right to the point
Remember the 5 W's: Who, What, Where, When, Why.
And the lone H: How

When Creating a News Story
Explain all facts relelvant for story
Use 5 W's and H.
Inverted pyramid. Most important info at the beginning. Less important at the end.
Check all quotes and sources
Paragraphs should be no more than 3 sentences each. Short and to the point.

When Covering an Event
Be prepared
Have interview questions ready
research event and people involved beforehand
ask questions during event
write everything that occurs down
double check all information and sources

Ben Franklin....100 ya Dig?

A girl almost drowned yesterday after being trapped in a washing machine while playing with her sister at a local laundromat, said Rockland Police Chief.

3-year old Jennifer Childs climbed into a washing machine before her sister Elizabeth, 7, closed the door, without knowing a customer had placed money in the machine.

The machine quickly filled with water, while Elizabeth sought help. Her aunt Janice Childs could not open the door due to the automatic locks. Bystander Paul Hecker, freed Jennifer by smashing the glass with his hammer.

Childs was listed as in good condition by a Rockland Hospital spokesperson.