Best Headline Writing

26 ENTRIES

1

CHATHAM VOICE

Jenna Cocullo is willing to think outside the box with headlines. A lot of headline writers have tried and failed when making up a word, using an acronym or using wordplay with a name, but each of these makes me want to read more.

2

LISTOwEL BANNER

Good, solid headlines, with a variety of styles. The range of writing shows a strong commitment to the craft of writing headlines.

HALIBURTON COUNTy ECHO

3

Great use of wordplay in Jenn Watt’s headlines. However, the aphasia headline didn’t tell me much until after I read the story. Then it made sense to me.

HONOURABLE MENTION

Perth Courier – While these headlines could have been shortened, they are all enjoyable and draw the reader into the story. Well done Desmond Devoy.

Judge

John Arendt

Editor Summerland Review Summerland, BC

John Arendt is the editor of the Summerland Review in British Columbia. He has been working as a journalist for more than 30 years.

GENERAL COMMENT

There were some strong headline submissions in this year’s entries. The best of the bunch from writers who were willing to take risks and try something unusual, think outside the box. A few additional notes: A little alliteration goes a long way, but it’s easy to take it too far. Not all headlines need to have a partial quote. If it isn’t a zinger, leave the quote out of the headline. Many of the headlines submitted were too long. Shorter is better. Overall, some great headlines this year!