Editorial template: write your newsroom’s editorial
Editorials speak for the publication. Byline drafts one from your position, the key facts, what is at stake and the action you call for.
How it works
Open Editorial in your workspace and fill in what you know. Rough notes are fine; required fields are marked.
| You give | Example |
|---|---|
| The issue / topic | The collapse of the public health drug supply |
| The publication's position | Government must immediately audit and reform the drug procurement system |
| Key facts and context | 80% of district hospitals out of essential drugs, $12 million procurement budget, 3 scandals in 5 years |
| What is at stake | Patient lives, public trust in health system, donor confidence |
| Who should act and how | President must suspend procurement director, Parliament must investigate, donors must link funding to reforms |
| Tone (optional) | Authoritative / firm, Urgent / alarmed, Measured / analytical, Constructive / solution-focused |
| Target length (words) (optional) | 350, 500, 600, 800 |
Press Write and the draft appears as it is written. Edit it, then save it, translate it, turn it into a script or social posts, or send it to your editor.
Tips
- State the position in the first paragraph.
- End with a clear, specific call to action.
Accuracy first
Byline writes only from the facts you give it. It never invents quotes, sources or figures, and when something important is missing it marks the gap, like [CHECK: name of the spokesperson], for you to fill. You check every fact before publishing.
Questions
Who approves editorials?
On a team plan, drafts go to an editor for approval before publishing.
Is the Editorial template free?
It is included from the Solo Journalist plan. New accounts get a free trial with every template.
Which AI models can I use?
You can choose Claude, GPT, Gemini, Llama or Mistral, depending on your plan.
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