Story ideas
Five ideas for your beat and region, with a pitch, questions and who to call.
For freelancers and stringers
Pitch more, file faster, from wherever you are.
Story ideas for your beat, clean drafts from your notes and the right version for every outlet you file to.
One story, many outlets
Adapt a story to each publication’s length and style.
File from your phone
Notes and voice notes on WhatsApp become drafts in your workspace.
Affordable
A Solo plan costs less than a lunch a week. Pay by card or mobile money.
Templates freelancers use
Feature Story
Narrative feature with a real opening scene, nut graf, voices and a strong ending — built only from what you saw and heard.
Social Media Pack
Ready-to-post WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Instagram versions of one story, each written for its platform.
Press Release to News
Turns a press release into news: the real news first, figures exactly as released, spin removed, and what the release leaves out flagged.
Story Ideas
Generate story angles based on current events and your beat
Questions
Can I use Byline for different outlets?
Yes. Your drafts are yours; set the publication and length for each story.