The Newsletter Editor's Handbook

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Edition: 5th
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 1997-11-01
Publisher(s): E F Communications
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Summary

The Newsletter Editor's Handbook shows you tricks and techniques used by reporters to write in professional news style under tight deadlines; interview for quotes that create the perfect article; craft headlines, leads and captions that hook readers; manage your own string of reporters and volunteers; and avoid copyright and libel problems.
This book also gives you the inside story on the latest uses of computer and online technology including how to find information fast on the Internet, write articles that fit perfectly on the page ... every time; and choose fonts and newsletter templates.
Top it all off with a stylebook that answers your grammar and style questions and you'll see why The Newsletter Editor's Handbook is a favorite desktop reference.

Table of Contents

Preface to the Fifth Edition
Introduction - How to Use This Bookp. 1
Spread the Newsp. 7
Who Needs a Newsletter?p. 11
Management Skills for Editorsp. 19
Target the Newsp. 37
Gather the Newsp. 53
Professional Writing and Editingp. 67
Secret Formulas for Headlinesp. 91
Editing for Designp. 101
Reader-Friendly Designsp. 111
Laying Out Each Issuep. 143
Production and Distributionp. 161
Strategies for Online Searchesp. 171
Publication Guidelinesp. 185
Model Stylebookp. 189
Formula Storiesp. 219
Form Contractsp. 227
Resources for Editorsp. 235
Gold-Mine Web Sitesp. 247
Indexp. 257
About the Authors and Colophonp. 265
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