Newsletter Editor

Doyag · Post by **Doyag** » 24 Jan 2012, 05:12

Hi All.
Apologies, but I wasn't sure about the right place to post my question in, but feel free to move it to the right place please.

I've just been recently assigned as an Editor for our department's E-newsletter.
now I'm not sure whether we are expected to write our own articles or just edit articles from outside and then refer to them.

What is the common practice of picking out articles for the newsletter.

Maud Fitch · Post by **Maud Fitch** » 24 Jan 2012, 08:02

It's a bit of both. How elaborate do you want your set-up and how much work do you want to do? I'll assume it's a general information e-newsletter. I've done it in the past but can only suggest a basic mixed format.

Traditionally the editor has first say with an editorial but in this case just a short introduction is fine. Within it, you can mention a particular event or document of interest or highlight dates, etc. Then with a line or two of explanation you can post a website link, another line or two of explanation and another website link and so on. Journalistic expertise aside, this saves editing outside articles.

In my case I also used stand-alone copy which was supplied to me, e.g. interviews, quiz, staff updates, photos, etc, and edited accordingly. Ah, the power of having the final say. I signed off as well as used an electronic signature with the usual company details.

My tips would be (1) keep it short, (2) keep it relevant, (3) always acknowledge your sources, (4) use an easy to read format, and (5) listen to feedback.

Doyag · Post by **Doyag** » 24 Jan 2012, 08:37

Thank a bunch.
Its an Information Technology newsletter.
our first issue and hot topic would be about Iphone's "Siri".
I like the whole bit of both.. I think i will try my hand with that. I've never written an article before. and i'm a bit shy to show off my writing skills now.