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Writing a story Imagine ONE member of the public to write for Para 1 An intro should contain the key points - often this is NOT who, when, where - it has the Angle It should use the fewest words possible - aim for 17 - 22 It should contain tension, be dynamic, forward looking, dramatic. Often you COMBINE points, Sometimes use conditionals "IF this happens then that may happen" Para 2: Often who, when, where is included as well as pulling the story forward Para 3 - Amplify - explain the points of the intro Para 4, 5 Amplify - more explanation and - Attribution Para 6 etc Quotes if none used so far Para 7 More context and essential information Para 8 What may happen next, or decisions, or when they will be made Read the intro - can it stand alone - if not, why not