Many yearbook staffs have already begun dealing with their first page deadlines of the year, with even more submission dates still to come. Meeting deadlines and good proofreading are equally important. You can’t have one without the other if you want to have an outstanding yearbook. Fortunately, we have some resources here at walsworthyearbooks.com that provide some great copy editing …
Journalistic writing style is different from writing done in English class and for business. To teach journalism style, you may incorporate the Associated Press Stylebook since it is the standard for journalists everywhere.
You can fine-tune the writing on your yearbook’s sports pages with these easy tips on word usage and coverage.
Using correct interview techniques will lead to better information from sources and therefore, better stories.
Material presented in the clearest, most obvious way. Commonly presented preceded by numbers or bullets. Great way to unload lists of names, awards, etc. from the body of feature copy.
There was no room in the inn. The Holiday Inn, that is. And no room at the Sheraton or Marriott either. In fact, when a fire damaged the ballroom of the Old Town Country Club, reserved for the prom since last June, every ballroom within 80 miles was already booked for the evening.
Grunge fonts ruled the late 90s as staffs tried to achieve an edgy look. Traditional font favorites were discarded as too boring. With the turn of the century came a move toward simpler, more straightforward typography.
Copy is no longer quote-transition, transition-quote copy written in third person.
The teaser attracts by arousing curiosity in the reader. This wordplay can be challenging and fun.