I need the VERIFIED FACTS list before I write. Give me one clear sentence that states exactly what happened, the single person living it, why it matters specifically today, and what the reader should expect next. If you want a story on karen khachanov, do not send background or press releases — send the event as it exists now.
Put the moment in one line. Put the human in one line — a full name, one person, with a direct contact if possible. Put the reason it matters today in one line: a deadline, a match, a ranking cut-off, a hearing date, an injury update — whatever makes today the day to read this. Put the next step in one line: a scheduled match, an appeal date, an expected announcement or a likely consequence. I will build the story around those four lines.
Then give me the supporting facts you have that I can use without further verification: exact dates and times (with timezone), direct quotes with named attributions, the full text of any official documents I should cite, scorelines, ranking numbers and the precise spelling of every proper name. If there are video or photo files, attach captions, timestamps and usage rights. Identify if any material is under embargo and the date and time the embargo lifts.
Tell me which tone you want: match report, player profile, breaking-news update, or an explanation of why an event involving Karen Khachanov matters to readers now. If you want a match report, give me the opponent, the tournament name, the round, the final score and any pivotal moments you want highlighted. If this is about an off-court development, give documents, quotes and the single most consequential unanswered question you want me to pursue.
Please flag contradictions up front. If two sources give different dates or numbers, mark that. If there is a legal filing or a medical report that cannot be released, say so and explain the limit. Name every person who has spoken and provide a verbatim quote where available — paraphrases force extra steps and slow publication.
Practical items I need now to file to deadline: the VERBATIM lead quote you want used (if any), the exact byline and credit line language, a running time window for publication in Eastern Time, and the deadline for first draft. If you want a quick turn — say 90 minutes — tell me which elements I can drop and which I cannot. If you want a fuller feature, tell me how many direct interviews are available and when the sources are free.
I will not invent or assume. I will not use anonymous “sources” unless you give me a named person and their exact words. I will not pad with background that you do not supply as VERIFIED FACTS. If you want the finished story to read like a single moment lived by a single person and built around a clear tension, supply the elements above and I will write it to the wire standard El-Balad expects.
Send the VERIFIED FACTS list and any attachments now, and confirm the publication window in Eastern Time. If you want me to pick the angle once I see the facts, say so; if you want me to stick to a scoreboard-style break, say that instead. I will turn around the first draft to your deadline and label any claims that need further sourcing.
