BSJ Magazine and Feature Writing 2

Question 1

What is an 'editorial calendar' in magazine publishing?

Accepted Answer

A planned schedule of content themes and publication dates across the year

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The schedule of weekly editorial staff meetings

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A list of individual writer deadlines for a single issue

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The calendar used to coordinate advertiser submission deadlines

Question 2

What does 'evergreen content' mean in magazine journalism?

Accepted Answer

Stories that remain relevant and useful regardless of when they are published

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Content focused on environmental and sustainability topics

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Articles produced specifically for spring seasonal issues

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Recycled content reprinted from previous issues

Question 3

What is a 'deck' in magazine layout and design?

Accepted Answer

A secondary headline or subheadline appearing below the main headline

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The main headline of an article displayed prominently

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The large visual image used to anchor the article layout

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The byline credit identifying the author

Question 4

Which element of feature writing involves recreating a scene with vivid sensory detail to immerse readers?

Accepted Answer

Scene-setting

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Attribution

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Paraphrasing

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Backgrounding

Question 5

What does the AP Stylebook primarily govern in magazine and news writing?

Accepted Answer

Consistency in grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and word usage

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Story length requirements and narrative structure

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Photography caption formatting and photo credit placement

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Rules for advertisement placement relative to editorial content

Question 6

In long-form magazine writing, what is a 'kicker'?

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A brief ending that leaves readers with a memorable thought or resonant image

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The compelling opening line designed to grab reader attention

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A controversial statement used in the headline to attract readers

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A boxed element containing key statistics or pull quotes

Question 7

What does 'voice' refer to in the context of magazine writing?

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The distinctive style, tone, and personality a writer brings to their work

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Audio narration that accompanies digital articles online

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The use of direct quotations from interviewed sources

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The target readership demographic a publication serves