Want headline inspiration that REALLY works?
Here are 50 FREE headline ideas editors will love
Writing compelling headlines and coming up with story ideas can feel like a challenge – especially if you’re not a journalist or editor.
With my PR hat on, I’ve secured features for clients in top publications, from The Times, Telegraph, Daily Mail, Mirror, Sun, Good Housekeeping, Stylist, Grazia, Glamour, Psychologies, Top Sante, Woman and MANY more.
And it all starts with a great headline idea.
I’ve been asked lots of times by entrepreneurs to help them to work out what their unique angle is, and it’s with this in mind that I’ve created this go-to guide.
This is a list of 50 headline ideas editors will love.
Use them for inspiration to craft your own angles – whether that’s when pitching editors at newspapers or magazines, or if you’re writing blogs or emails for your customers and clients.
Your headline is what gets your story noticed.
But where do you start when you’re stuck for ideas? You need a head that stands out (for the right reasons!) – and that’s where this guide comes in handy.
These proven ideas are designed to provide inspiration, spark your creativity and give you the perfect starting point to write your own version to pitch with your next story.
In this PDF, you’ll discover:
✅ 50 headline ideas that editors will love, ready for you to adapt and pitch
✅ Story ideas, from health and business, to expert-led and real life
✅ Insight into what makes a story irresistible to editors
✅ Instant inspiration to help you confidently approach your next pitch
Why do headlines matter?
Editors notice them first: A headline that grabs attention gets your story seen
Pitch with confidence: No more struggling to come up with story ideas
Boost your chances: Strong headlines increase your likelihood of getting featured
Ready to start pitching stories editors can’t resist?
Download your FREE guide now and take the guesswork out of your next pitch.
Carol Driver – journalist and PR expert
With 25 years of experience as a journalist and editor, including as the Femail Editor at MailOnline, Carol knows exactly what it takes to make a story stand out.
For the past six years through Carol Driver PR, Carol has helped entrepreneurs (including Lisa Johnson, Holly Matthews, Liv Conlon) raise their profile in the media on a consistent basis with strategic PR, crafting excellent story ideas editors can’t resist.
Carol’s clients have been featured in: Forbes, The Times, The Telegraph, Daily Mail, MailOnline, The Sun, Mirror, Glamour, Stylist, Metro, and Good Housekeeping, as well as national radio and TV shows.
She also runs Make The Headlines – helping women share their stories in the media, including impactful features that have gone viral!
Carol Driver – journalist and PR expert
With 25 years of experience as a journalist and editor, including as the Femail Editor at MailOnline, Carol knows exactly what it takes to make a story stand out.
For the past six years through Carol Driver PR, Carol has helped entrepreneurs (including Lisa Johnson, Holly Matthews, Liv Conlon) raise their profile in the media on a consistent basis with strategic PR, crafting excellent story ideas editors can’t resist.
Carol’s clients have been featured in: Forbes, The Times, The Telegraph, Daily Mail, MailOnline, The Sun, Mirror, Glamour, Stylist, Metro, and Good Housekeeping, as well as national radio and TV shows.
She also runs Make The Headlines – helping women share their stories in the media, including impactful features that have gone viral!