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Write the way you and your friends talk.

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Each staff should have a style sheet that lists the rules for using names, titles, and figures as well as the rules for punctuation and capitalization.

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Using quotes will help keep your copy objective. Have at least three sources in every story along with good quotes. Never make an opinion statement.

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Keeping copy in the third person maintains objectivity.

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Avoid using the phrase "this year" and the name of your school

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Avoid using the phrase "this year" and the name of your school

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What other year besides the current year is being highlighted in the yearbook? What other school is being covered in your yearbook? Your readers already know the school name and the year.

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Make copy easier to read by adding fact boxes, Q&A, bio boxes, timelines, quote collections, and public opinion polls.

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Good copy includes specific, accurate details. Saying that a team had a "7-3 season" tells your readers more than "The team had a winning season."

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Words such as "many", "a lot", "several", "some", or "a few: are weak and don't really tell your readers anything.

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Keep most of your paragraphs under 40 words. Avoid long paragraphs and copy that is a single block.

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Keep sentences short and sentence structure simple

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Keep sentences short and sentence structure simple

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Place subjects close to their verbs. Verbs and pronouns must agree in number with their subjects.