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Adding Fun to Your Newsletter |
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Learn how to add some fun into your newsletter by using photos, clip art, word puzzles and more. You'll also find some simple ideas for personalizing your newsletter. |
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Are You Being Inconsistent? |
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This article is a look at why consistency is important in your newsletter design. Also learn the best way to implement changes to your design. |
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Flip-Flopping Away |
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You have a lot of versatility when using graphics, but take heed of this simple warning when flipping your photos or clipart from side to side. |
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Growing Your Newsletter |
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Keep these three simple tips in mind as you begin to create your first newsletter, with an eye towards producing a useful and effective publication. |
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I'm Just Your Type! |
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A common pitfall for new newsletter designers is to use too many fonts. Although there are many, many to choose from, a wiser design decision is to stick to just a couple or so for your publications. We'll explain why. |
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Justified or Ragged Right?: How to Choose |
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Choosing whether to set your right-hand edge of type in a justified style or ragged right is a choice you'll have to make when designing your newsletter. We explore the pros and cons and provide graphic examples of each style. |
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Lorem Ipsum: Using Dummy Text in Your Newsletter |
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While you are designing your newsletter, you may find that you occasionally need a type of "placeholder" to use before you have the actual text for your articles. We'll explain the use of "dummy text" for use during your design process. |
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Spaced Out |
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How many spaces go after a period? Surprisingly, it should almost never be two. If you are still using two spaces after a period in your document, you need to read this article. |
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Using a Tagline |
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A tagline helps your readers understand where your newsletter is coming from and helps identify its purpose and tone. Learn why you should use a tagline and read some examples of newsletter taglines. |
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Writing Effective, Reader-Friendly Headlines |
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A headline draws your readers in, making them want to read your article and the rest of your newsletter. These simple rules will help you understand how to write the best headlines for your newsletter. |
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