+ "content": "<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Start your newsletter with an intro, sometimes known as a “topper.” This is where the lead writer or editor for the newsletter introduces the main storylines for the day. You might want to consider adding some bullet points to highlight the biggest stories of the day so that a reader can easily scan through this section. Those bullets could include:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Facts or figures about COVID-19 in your community</li><li>Any notable news in your area — openings/closings of key businesses, for instance</li><li>And anything else you want to make sure readers definitely see</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You may also want to ask a key question here at the top if you’re soliciting story ideas or tips from readers.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You should also consider having this section bylined — it can help establish a relationship between a reader and your staff, and readers may be more likely to reply to a person than a generic voice.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>—Byline</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator {\"className\":\"is-style-wide\"} -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"/>\n<!-- /wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>The main story section</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>You may want to have a lead story for the newsletter</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This is where you can add additional context or a dek to tease this story. Try to add at least or sentence or two to the dek.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>Latest headlines</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\"><!-- wp:column {\"width\":33.33} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image --></div>\n<!-- /wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column {\"width\":66.66} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>Headline for the story goes here</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This is where you'll put the dek for secondary stories. Make sure you really describe what’s in the story and give readers a reason to click.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph --></div>\n<!-- /wp:column --></div>\n<!-- /wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\"><!-- wp:column {\"width\":33.33} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image --></div>\n<!-- /wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column {\"width\":66.66} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>Headline for another story goes here</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This is where you'll put the dek for the second story. Focus on curation here — don’t send a reader too many links. The goal is to get readers to your site. Once they’re there, you can focus on driving deeper engagement.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph --></div>\n<!-- /wp:column --></div>\n<!-- /wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\"><!-- wp:column {\"width\":33.33} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image --></div>\n<!-- /wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column {\"width\":66.66} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>Headline for a third story goes here</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>How many links is too many? That’s worth testing out for yourself to see what works best for your audience, but start with about 5-7 links for this section and see how readers react.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph --></div>\n<!-- /wp:column --></div>\n<!-- /wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator {\"className\":\"is-style-wide\"} -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"/>\n<!-- /wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Around the web</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>You may want to curate some links from other news outlets to provide additional value [<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http://link goes here\" target=\"_blank\">News outlet #1</a>]</li><li>Again, try to focus on curation here — this shouldn't be a pure link dump [<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http://link goes here\" target=\"_blank\">News outlet #2</a>]</li><li>How many is right for this sort of section? [<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http://link goes here\" target=\"_blank\">News outlet #3</a>]</li><li>Probably anywhere from 5 to 7 stories, depending on the day [<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http://link goes here\" target=\"_blank\">News outlet #4</a>]</li><li>You could also move this section elsewhere in the newsletter, if you’d like — it doesn't have to come at the bottom [<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http://link goes here\" target=\"_blank\">News outlet #5</a>]</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator {\"className\":\"is-style-wide\"} -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"/>\n<!-- /wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Support our newsroom</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Finally, make sure you have a call-to-action to support your work. This can be a few sentences like this, reminding readers of the value of your newsroom, or it can be an image. Either way, make sure you give a clear CTA and a unique link to track support back to this email.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator {\"className\":\"is-style-wide\"} -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"/>\n<!-- /wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:social-links {\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links aligncenter\"><!-- wp:social-link {\"url\":\"#\",\"service\":\"facebook\"} /-->\n\n<!-- wp:social-link {\"url\":\"#\",\"service\":\"twitter\"} /-->\n\n<!-- wp:social-link {\"url\":\"#\",\"service\":\"instagram\"} /-->\n\n<!-- wp:social-link {\"url\":\"#\",\"service\":\"youtube\"} /--></ul>\n<!-- /wp:social-links -->"
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