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News Article Structure Checker
Paste a news article draft to check it against inverted-pyramid structure — lead, nut graph, supporting quotes — with notes on what might be out of order. Runs entirely in your browser.
🔒 This tool runs entirely in your browser. Your files are never uploaded to a server.
Example
News Article Structure Checker
Sample: 4-paragraph draft
Example shown — replace it with your own draft.
¶1 City council approved the downtown rezoning plan Tuesday night...
¶2 The 6-3 vote followed months of public hearings...
¶3 "This gives us room to build," said council member Ruiz...
¶4 Background on the original 2019 zoning ordinance...
Result
How it works
- Paste your article draft, one paragraph per line.
- Each paragraph is checked against inverted-pyramid conventions.
- Get notes on lead strength, nut graph placement, and quote positioning.
The method
The checker looks for a strong opening paragraph, a nut graph early on, at least one supporting quote, and background information placed toward the end — the standard shape of a hard news story.
FAQ
What is the inverted pyramid?
A news writing structure that puts the most important information first — the lead — followed by supporting details in decreasing order of importance, with background last.
What counts as a nut graph?
The paragraph (usually the second) that explains why the story matters or gives essential context right after the lead.
Does this rewrite my article?
No — it checks the structure of what you paste and flags paragraphs that may be out of order. You still make the edits.
How we compare
| Feature | Online Tool Store | Editor review | Style guide checklist |
|---|---|---|---|
| No software install | Yes | N/A | Yes |
| Quick to start | Yes | Slow, needs a person | Manual |
| Free to use | Yes | N/A | Free |
For a fast structural self-check before an editor reviews the draft, this catches obvious ordering issues early.