[header] How to write a newspaper headline [title] Understand the key elements of a newspaper headline. [step] A good newspaper headline will be factually correct, connect to ordinary readers, attract attention using active words, and match the tone of the article. [substeps] Accuracy is very important when writing a newspaper headline, as you do not want to create an unintended meaning or confuse your reader. 
Avoid exaggerating or embellishing the content in the article by using an overblown headline. Instead, aim to communicate clearly with your reader through a short, one to three word headline.