{"id":530,"date":"2018-11-30T16:31:01","date_gmt":"2018-11-30T16:31:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yearbook.com\/blog\/?p=530"},"modified":"2019-03-15T12:29:11","modified_gmt":"2019-03-15T12:29:11","slug":"getting-started-tips-from-the-team","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yearbook.com\/blog\/blog\/2018\/11\/30\/getting-started-tips-from-the-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting Started: Tips from the Team"},"content":{"rendered":"

You\u2019ve almost made it! Your last academic year has officially begun, and preparations for leavers\u2019 day might have even already started. The beginning of a new term is a great time to start your yearbook – you\u2019ll be able to plan out the rest of your time, and can feel super organised when the rest of your deadlines come rolling in.<\/p>\n

We asked the team – what advice would you give a yearbook editor just starting out? We\u2019ve listed our favourite ideas below.<\/p>\n

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Start early and collaborate<\/strong><\/p>\n

This came up a lot! Our books can be turned around incredibly quickly – our system makes putting a book together easy. But it\u2019s definitely a good idea for new editors to give themselves enough time to play around and discover everything that the system has to offer.<\/p>\n

Starting early really does take any pressure off, and your editing can take place across the whole year, instead of over a few days at the last minute – ideal for when you also have heaps of revision and coursework deadlines in your final few weeks.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s also important to have help – instead of working alone, work with a yearbook committee or team of editors. It will always be better to share a workload, no matter how manageable it seems. Keeping the committee small-ish will make sure that you\u2019re all on the same page. Remember to speak to the support team if you\u2019d like to make sure everyone gets a shout out in the \u201cMain Book Editor\u2019 credit on your title page.<\/p>\n

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Get creative<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yearbook inspiration is everywhere – your school, online, Instagram, design websites – the list is endless. We love seeing your custom pages and custom covers – if you have an idea, don\u2019t be afraid to download some free design software and give it a try!<\/p>\n

Speak to us if you have a page idea that you\u2019re not sure how to realise – we\u2019ll either help you find the perfect template to bring your idea to life, or we\u2019ll suggest the best way to approach a custom page. Want to know where to start looking for custom page inspiration? Take a look at our resource roundup here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Find examples<\/strong><\/p>\n

If we\u2019ve worked with your school before, see if you can get hold of a copy of a previous yearbook. See what the editors last year came up with – is there anything that you would like to use again?<\/p>\n

If there are any ideas you\u2019d like to recycle, get in touch with us – we can transfer over any individual pages, colour schemes or covers you would like to keep. This can be really helpful if there\u2019s an exact template you\u2019d like to use again!<\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t have a copy of last year\u2019s book, no problem. Get one of our sample books instead – they\u2019re a really helpful way of seeing how each template will appear on the printed page, and a great resource when starting your book.<\/p>\n

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Don\u2019t panic<\/strong><\/p>\n

And above all other advice – have fun! Making a book is a great experience to put your memories on paper, and it\u2019s always a huge moment when your printed books arrive. There\u2019s nothing quite like seeing all your hard work come to life!<\/p>\n

We know that your last year of school can be incredibly busy – between UCAS, uni and exams, there’s the potential for your book to become another thing to juggle.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re worried about your book’s timing, or have any questions – get in touch! We\u2019ll do our best to help, and we can help you set a workable timeline.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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