Possible Clues:

• Leads to a point herein
• In which one uncovers a new lead
• Desk item
• It could help a writer get to the point
• Writer's device for emphasising a point
• It helps writer make a point
• One gives points to writers
• Writer uses it to make a point
• Lead writer to get point I made after revolutions
• It provides an opening to get a point in the lead