tinyhumansai Headline Writing
Write headlines that tell the truth of the story, get found in search, and still make a reader want in.
When to use
- A story is written and needs its headline and deck.
- A published piece is underperforming in search or on social.
Steps
- Distill the story's core to one true, specific claim.
- Draft several angles — straight, curiosity, and search-first.
- Check each against accuracy: no promise the story breaks.
- Weave in the term readers would actually search.
- Pair the headline with a deck that adds, not repeats.
Output
Three to five headline options with a deck, each accurate and searchable, following the [[Editorial standards]]. The editor picks the one that runs.