The Editor
Want to write for The Times? The Editor is where stories are created and published.
Starting a Story
Open the Editor (or tap ✍️ Edit on an existing article) to write. You can create a brand-new story or edit one that's already published.
A story has:
- A headline and a slug (the web address, auto-generated from the title)
- A section and an edition number
- A byline and a publication date
- A standfirst (the one-line summary)
- The body, written in Markdown
- An optional author's note that appears in the sidebar of the published article
A live preview on the side shows your formatted story as you type. When you're happy, hit publish and you're taken to the finished article.
Adding a Poll
Below a published article, writers and editors can tap 📊 Add a reader poll, set a question and a few options, and let readers vote. Results display live on the article.
Moderating Letters
Editors also handle letters to the editor from the Letters page — approving or rejecting reader submissions for each story.
Writing and editing tools are available to writers and editors. If you'd like to contribute, reach out to the community team.