Brief: Copy for Causeway, the community magazine which I edit as a volunteer, and for which in 2018, I won Best Editor in the National Parish Magazine Awards in A5 category. A blend of community activities, editorial and advertising by a variety of local businesses it is an important part of local culture. My involvement since the end of 2017 has improved the quality of copy and editing which is reflected in the numerous unsolicited positive comments I receive. I have retained mark up for designer to demonstrate my work as an Editor as well as copy writer. I collaborated with my teenager.
EXAMPLE SHOWN IS NEW COPY FOR PRINT MAGAZINE 20 Tips to Tear Teens Away from Tech [envisage this being over two pages with lots of white space and images - see file or feel free to find! 800ish plus images] Recently the media has been highlighting childhood gaming addiction, with the popular ‘video’ game, Fortnite, coming under fire. The World Health Organisation (WHO) stated it had identified online gaming as a medical disorder which will means it may be treatable by the NHS. [gaming control image] In spite of the hype, it is a sad fact 4% of youngsters are clinically at risk of internet addiction. Fortnite is certainly not the only game under scrutiny but certainly is the most popular video game in the world with 40 million monthly players. To help prise the kids from their screens, our Editor and her 15 year old son, Evan, came up with a list of 20 fun things to do instead of sitting in front of a screen the whole of the summer holidays. (I am, of course, going to be quoting these back at the 15 year old when he is nose to screen…Ed). With a plea to parents - be authentic…if the kids are going screen free, make sure you do too - avoid the ‘do as I say not as I do’ scenario! 1. Play back garden sports - hold your own Test Match, Wimbledon or Football World Cup tournament. [football back kick image] 2. Take your dog - or someone else’s - for a walk (ask first, don't just take them!) or clean pet beds and bowls or simply play with them. [dog image] 3. Go to the cinema - Wetherby Cinema is a gem - support it this summer. 4. Visit a museum or historical place eg Kirkstall Abbey - free and only 30 mins drive away! [abbey IMAGE] 5. Talk to (phone, Skype, Facetime - yes they may need the screen for this one!) or visit a grandparent