This document outlines elements for effective writing and storytelling. It lists the group members working on the topic of hooking and keeping readers. It then discusses the six basic questions of who, what, when, where, why and how that form the foundation of a story. The document also covers elements of newsworthiness like timeliness, prominence and conflict that make stories compelling, and how headlines and leads are important to capture readers' attention. It concludes by noting the goal is to explain the story through its broken down elements, facts and quotes while considering multimedia options.