diff --git a/templates/press_release.yml b/templates/press_release.yml index 7fc5b13..6be2a1f 100644 --- a/templates/press_release.yml +++ b/templates/press_release.yml @@ -27,18 +27,18 @@ steps: *[SUBHEADLINE: One sentence expanding on the headline]* - [DATELINE — CITY, State] — [LEAD PARAGRAPH: Who, What, Where, When, Why in 2-3 sentences. + [DATELINE -- CITY, State] -- [LEAD PARAGRAPH: Who, What, Where, When, Why in 2-3 sentences. The most newsworthy angle first. No preamble.] [BODY PARAGRAPH 1: Expand on the news. Key facts, context, significance.] - [QUOTE 1: From the author/founder/executive — authentic voice, newsworthy perspective, + [QUOTE 1: From the author/founder/executive -- authentic voice, newsworthy perspective, something that could not be inferred from the facts alone. Attribute properly.] - [BODY PARAGRAPH 2: Supporting details — sales info, distribution, partnerships, awards, + [BODY PARAGRAPH 2: Supporting details -- sales info, distribution, partnerships, awards, data points, reader/industry reaction if available.] - [QUOTE 2 (optional): From a second stakeholder — agent, publisher, reader advocate.] + [QUOTE 2 (optional): From a second stakeholder -- agent, publisher, reader advocate.] [CLOSING PARAGRAPH: Availability, pricing, where to buy, upcoming events.]