Write a timely news story focused on a person who is interesting and newsworthy to the general public, not just you. Simply doing something is not newsworthy. They should be good at what they do or they should be unusual, extraordinary.

You may also make an interview with this person. This person may be an athlete, a musician, a dancer, an actor or an artist.

A profile story is not a biography or a collection of Wikipedia entries. Instead, a profile story is a summary of a person’s life, but not every single detail is important. Rather write about what motivates them, what excites them and what makes them interesting.

Try to be neutral, keep your own opinions out of the story. Mix facts, details, descriptions and quotes.

700 words; that is two and a half pages double spaced.