Lede me to a Good Story

What makes a good lede?

First off, let’s establish what the lede is. The lede is the beginning of a story that is being reported. It includes the five W’s and sometimes the how. It needs to be interesting, intriguing, and informative. A good lede must answer the who, the what, the where, the when, the why, and sometimes the how.

Ledes are crucial to a good article, whichever type of medium it is for. If it is for television, and is to be read, the lede needs to be short and to the point. If it is for print, then the lede needs to be informative, and only include the most important facts of the story. The lede should not be as long as a paragraph, but not as short as a few words. Typically, it would be between 25 and 30 words, so a few sentences should do it for the length of it. I think that good ledes are the ones that come out and say what is wrong right away in a story about a fire. A good lede is an opening that talks about Deron Williams getting traded to the Nets, and then includes the other players involved after because he is the most notable player in the deal.

In conclusion, a good lede is anything that will answer everything you want to know in the first few sentences.