The Process

The first time you Meet

• Describe your role to the other group members.

• Decide on a name for your group. Remember to consider every one's ideas

• Decide on a name for your magazine. Make it fun and appealing to other girls.

• As a group, read the BIG QUESTIONS . Then decide on the topics that your version of the magazine will address and who will address that topic (the fiction writer, the advice columnist or the feature writer).

• At the end of the meeting, the editor will submit in writing the name of the group, the name of the magazine, and the topics selected to the Publisher to obtain her approval.

At the beginning of every class, your editor should hold a brief 3-5 minute huddle to ensure that every one understands the project and that they are making progress on their part. The Publisher will assist each editor, but you are encouraged to talk to your group's editor before consulting the publisher for help.

After you have completed your part of the magazine, you will work together as a group to put the magazine together. This includes designing the cover, the lay out, artwork, and the order of the articles. The editor will lead the discussion, but your opinion is just as important as every one else's! Every one must reach a consensus.  

After your group has the rough draft of the magazine completed, you will give it to the Publisher and get her final approval.   Make corrections and/or additions as the Publisher asks.  Let the Publisher know when the magazine is ready for the final printing.