Press release to news story: turn a press release into a news article
Press releases tell you what an organisation wants said. Byline finds the news in it, writes it as a story in your publication’s length, and leaves the promotional language out.
How it works
Open Press Release to News in your workspace and fill in what you know. Rough notes are fine; required fields are marked.
| You give | Example |
|---|---|
| Paste the press release | Paste the full press release here… |
| Who issued it and when (optional) (optional) | Reserve Bank of Malawi, 28 October 2026 |
| Signed by (optional) (optional) | Dr George Partridge, MPC chairperson |
| Reactions you gathered (optional) (optional) | Mary Banda, a market vendor in Lilongwe: "Loans are already too expensive for us." |
| Your publication (optional) | The Daily Herald |
| Target length (words) (optional) | 200, 300, 400, 500 |
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.
Before you publish
- Call the organisation: the draft marks claims you should check.
- Use the Press Release Critique tool to see the spin, the gaps and the tough questions.
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
Is it just a rewrite?
No. It writes the news angle as a reporter would and drops promotional wording; it does not copy the release.
Is the Press Release to News template free?
Yes, it is included in the free plan. You can even try it on the home page without an account.
Which AI models can I use?
You can choose Claude, GPT, Gemini, Llama or Mistral, depending on your plan.
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