The art of the newsletter: lessons from the reader's perspective

20/06/2024 39 min Temporada 6 Episodio 58
The art of the newsletter: lessons from the reader's perspective

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Anthony Haynes writes: In this, our latest genre-based, episode, Engy Moussa and I explore newsletters - primarily from the perspective of the reader. We range widely, exploring questions concerning quantity, spatial design, schedules, the reading journey, distinction, and offputting features. And we review our favorite examples, asking what can be learned from them about the art of the newsletter.And, finally, we consider the benefits to writers of contributing to newsletters.LinksOur episode on managing emails: Managing emailsOur episode on Robin Williams' book: The non-designer's design book The Royal Mint: www.royalmint.comBuzzsprout Weekly: www.buzzsprout.com/2366845/shareJenni Field: From chaos to calmBritish Ecological Society: newsletterJames Clear: 3-2-1Further listeningWe hope you've found this episode a rewarding listen. If so, you might enjoy the following genre-based episodes:White papers: what are they? what are they for? how do they add value?How to get blogging and stay blogging Support the showAbout the publisherThis episode is published by Frontinus Ltd. We're a communications consultancy that helps organisations and individuals to communicate scientific, professional, and technical content to non-specialist audiences. We provide consultancy mentoring editing and writing training and work on presentations, bids and proposals, and publications (for example, reports and papers).To learn more about services or explore ways of working together, please contact us via our website, http://frontinus.org.uk/.