A news update is an article that is written to give readers the latest developments in a particular story. When writing a news update you should focus on giving your reader the most important details about the story. This is especially true for the lead which should be one sentence and clearly state what the news story is about. Be sure to include the basics such as where and when it took place, who is involved and why it is newsworthy. As with any piece of writing it is a good idea to have someone else read over your work before you publish it. This extra set of eyes can catch any inaccuracies or misinformation that you may have overlooked while writing. Also, make sure to use full first names or initials when referencing people.
