Contents
Chapter 1: The editor’s changing yet consistent role
How the digital environment is changing the job. New roles in an information-clogged world.
Chapter 2: Words, glorious words: editing body text
The sub-editors’ tools. Tips on how to produce clear and concise copy.
Chapter 3: How to write compelling headlines
Why headlines are important. A guide to creating headlines for novice subs.
Chapter 4: Captions: text and pictures combined
How to write great captions. Why they are vital. Includes a process for novices.
Chapter 5: Typography: A foundation for design
Text as communication. Why typography remains vital in the digital world.
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