Newspaper Workflow with InDesign

I am building a newspaper in InDesign and I'm looking for a workflow to improve the work to all workers.
What i'm looking for is an application where all writers can write news directly in the template, to know the characters and space limitations. Basically is what professional newspapers use.
Does anyone know something like this?
Thanks in advance.

Daniel -- If you want to email me offline, I can offer what I know. We recently installed a new proprietary system based on InDesign. Some of what you want can be done with a combination of InDesign and InCopy. [email protected]

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