Vol. 1 · A coaching tool for newsrooms

The Lede Lab

"The lede is a promise to the reader. Make it true, make it fast, and make them turn the page."

Step 1 — Draft & context

Submit your lede to the editor

0 words · aim for under 350/2000

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Today's prompt for your notebook:

"Who is most affected by this story, and why should they read past the first sentence?"