Headline generator for journalists: accurate headlines for print, web and social
Describe the story and choose a tone. Byline suggests headlines that tell the reader what happened without overclaiming.
How it works
Open Headline Generator in your workspace and fill in what you know. Rough notes are fine; required fields are marked.
| You give | Example |
|---|---|
| Story summary | City bans plastic bags from next month, fines up to $500 |
| Publication type (optional) | Online news site, Print newspaper, Radio bulletin, Social media only |
| Tone (optional) | Neutral and factual, Punchy and urgent, Formal, Conversational |
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.
Good headline habits
- Lead with the news, not the background.
- Use the SEO Headlines tool when you need search, social and WhatsApp versions with character counts.
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
Are the headlines click-bait?
No. The template is told to stay accurate to the story summary you give.
Is the Headline Generator template free?
Yes, it is included in the free plan.
Which AI models can I use?
You can choose Claude, GPT, Gemini, Llama or Mistral, depending on your plan.
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