Hard News: +/- 600 words. It starts with a summary lead. What, where, when, by whom, & why? (Journalist's 5 W's) Summarize lead in first two sentences.
Soft News: +/- 600 words. News that isn't time sensitive.
Featured News: More narrative.
Editorial: Expresses an opinion.
The 5 W's should be in your first two sentences.
Body: combines the opinions of the people you interview, some factual data, and a narrative which helps keep the story flowing.
News Topic: Minnesota Twins' progress
Interview question 1: How soon would Mauer, Morneau, & Nishioka be playing?
Interview question 2: Are the Twins making much progress now despite some players being on the DL?
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