1. Write for your readers. Start by choosing the stories for your news articles. While you’re at it, be sure to keep your readers in mind. Ask yourself, what kinds of stories are they interested in? If you’re writing for broadsheets, your audience will surely appreciate more serious, hard-hitting stories. You can target the less serious ones if you are writing for tabloids.
2. Keep it tight and short. You don’t have a lot of space to fill. Therefore, it will be helpful if you only choose the 3 most important points that your readers need to know. Arrange them according to their importance and present the most attractive first. Tell your readers your stories using as few words as possible.
3. Quality is very important. Make sure your articles are well written and impressive. Write your first draft and revise it until your copies are perfect (or at least almost). Avoid redundancy. Even if you are writing a topic that is potentially boring, you should still be able to tell it in a very interesting way.
4. Don’t use jargon or words that your readers have a hard time understanding. Not all people have a wide range of vocabulary. Therefore, avoid using technical terms or very necessary words that can complicate the process of understanding your content a bit for your readers.
5. Learn from the experts. Read great, great writing by people who have stood out in this field, like those who write for The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and the Associated Press. Know his writing techniques and copy his style. This is one way to follow in his footsteps.