(Even More) Headlines make a story standout
Headline writing tip No. 5: Choose words that are as interesting as your story. Here are some award-winning examples:
Headline: Quints baaaaffle owner
The story: In this case, the headline was almost more entertaining than the story, which was about a goat that had quintuplets.
Headline: Trail of dirt leads to burglary ring
The story: The victim of theft follows a trail of dirt from his farm to the property where police eventually make their arrests as part of a large-scale theft and burglary ring.
Headline: A little change goes a long way
The story: Oregon students collect change to send to Katrina victims
Headline: Making a miracle: Two generations create a third
The story: A woman serves as the surrogate for her daughter and son-in-law’s baby.
Headline: Rodeo riders find relief for raw hides
The story and sub-head: Ropers, racers and stock riders turn to massage to soothe achy-breaky bodies.
Written by Jeneca Jones Tagged in: Tips of the Trade on Feb 04, 2011
