To make a news feed story compelling, follow the Inverted Pyramid style—put the most important facts in the first sentence (the "lead") and use short, simple paragraphs. 3. Writing a Professional News Article

Use active verbs and avoid clichés to keep the reader engaged. News Writing for Beginners

You can usually find these by tapping the Gallery icon (bottom left) in the Story camera and selecting the "Drafts" tab.

Re-tapping the "What's on your mind?" box often restores your previous unsent text. On mobile, you might also receive a system notification that your draft was saved.

On Facebook , you can start a post in the "What's on your mind?" box. If you tap the back button or 'X', you’ll often be prompted to "Save as draft" .

Use Stories for behind-the-scenes glimpses, quick polls, or real-time updates that don't need to stay on your profile forever. 2. Drafting a "News Feed" Post (Permanent Post)

If you are drafting a formal news story to be published on a feed or website, follow these professional standards: