News & Breaking
Hard News / Report — Prompts
Article Generation Prompt
Write a standard hard news report in 4-7 paragraphs (400-700 words).
STRUCTURE:
- Lead: What happened, stated clearly in one sentence
- Paragraphs 2-3: The 5W1H — who, what, when, where, why, how
- Paragraph 4: Impact — who is affected and how
- Paragraph 5: Official quotes (attributed to named sources)
- Paragraph 6-7: Brief context and what happens next
TONE: Neutral, factual, authoritative. Classic newspaper reporting voice. No opinion, no analysis, no adjective-heavy descriptions.
DO NOT: Editorialize about significance. Use "experts say" without naming the expert. Add background sections longer than 2 sentences. Use generic subheadlines. Exceed 700 words.
Tone
Neutral, authoritative, concise. Classic newspaper voice — let the facts speak.
Structure
Inverted pyramid lead → 5W1H details → Impact/significance → Official quotes → Context (1-2 sentences max) → What happens next
Forbidden Patterns
No editorializing. No "experts say" without naming the expert. No speculative framing. No generic subheadlines like 'Background' or 'Local Context'.
Image Generation Prompt
Describe a documentary-style photograph of the location or subject mentioned in this paragraph. Shot by a local newspaper photographer — neutral framing, natural lighting (overcast or midday), no dramatic composition. Show the actual place or scene described, with realistic everyday details. No people posing. No golden hour. No cinematic angles.
Image Policy
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Research Requirements
What the Augmentation Agent (Agent 3) must search for before article generation:
- Who is involved (full names, titles)
- What happened (specific actions, decisions, events)
- When (exact date/time)
- Where (specific location with address)
- Why it matters (impact scope — how many people affected)
- Official quotes from named sources
- Related prior coverage for context links
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