A great story is only as good as its structure.
headlyft is the UK's headline and media presentation resource. We teach editorial structure, story planning, studio reporting and polished production workflows so your newsroom output reads and sounds like the real thing.
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Six modules, one newsroom-ready skill set
Our philosophy is simple: pair disciplined structure with real editorial judgement, and give learners a workflow they can carry straight into a newsroom.
Headline Craft
Write headlines that are accurate, punchy and built to survive a subeditor's second look.
Editorial Structure
Order facts, quotes and context so every story reads clearly under deadline pressure.
Story Planning
Build a planning grid that tracks angles, sources and outstanding checks before you write.
Studio Report Delivery
Pace scripts for the ear, mark timings, and deliver studio reports with confidence.
Production Workflow
Move a story from pitch to publish using the same file conventions working newsrooms rely on.
Live Critique Studio
Bring a draft headline or report and have it reviewed line by line with your cohort.
Build & file stories without the guesswork
Plan the story
Map the angle, sources and structure before a single word is written.
Draft & headline
Write the story and its headline together, testing clarity against speed.
Report & publish
Deliver the studio report and file the piece using newsroom-ready conventions.
Everything you need to run a confident newsroom
Headline Workshops
Weekly live sessions where every learner headline gets structured, honest feedback.
Learn MorePlanning Templates
Editorial grids and checklists you can drop straight into your own newsroom workflow.
Learn MoreCohort Mentoring
Small groups paired with a working editor for the full length of Course A.
Learn MoreStudio Practice
Record and review studio reports in a real presentation setting, not just on paper.
Learn MoreThe fastest way from a rough pitch to a filed story
headlyft is a small, editor-led training studio. We believe a disciplined workflow and honest feedback are what turn a promising writer into a reliable one.
Course A enrolment closes soon
Save 25% on the full Course A programme when you enrol before the next cohort opens. Pricing details are shared during a short intake call — there is no online checkout.
One structured workflow, start to finish
Course A follows the same three stages every working newsroom relies on, adapted for learners building these habits for the first time.
Learn more about headlyftPlan
Lock the angle and structure with a story planning grid before you draft.
Write
Draft the story and headline side by side, checking clarity at every pass.
Report
Deliver the finished piece as a studio report, timed and ready to file.