You have now finished the research phase of your NEA and will be starting the planning phase.
The first part of your planning journey is to consider the title of, and strapline for, your magazine.
Coming up with a magazine title and strapline can be a creative and challenging process and is not something that can just be plucked from the air.
For this task you need to take a sheet of A4 paper (or the digital equivalent) and complete a mind map of potential ideas.
It is essential that you do not show or share your initial ideas with other members of the class.
Here are some tips to help you:
Consider your target audience
Consider the interests, demographics, and lifestyle of your target audience to come up with titles and straplines that resonate with them.
Brainstorm keywords
Brainstorm a list of keywords related to your magazine's content, themes, and mission. Use a thesaurus to expand your list of keywords and synonyms.
These keywords could be the catalyst for potential magazine titles.
Use puns or wordplay
Consider using puns or wordplay to make your magazine title more memorable and attention-grabbing.
Keep it simple and memorable
Choose titles that are easy to remember, pronounce, and spell. Avoid using complex or obscure words that may be difficult for your audience to remember or understand.
Most magazine titles are 3 or less words with the majority being a single word.
When thinking of your potential strapline, keep this short and pithy too.
Check availability
Before finalizing your magazine title and strapline, make sure they are not already in use by another publication.
Get feedback
Get feedback from friends and potential readers to see if your magazine title and strapline resonate with them and captures the essence of your publication.
Remember, a great magazine title should reflect the content and mission of your publication while also being catchy and memorable to your target audience.
Take your time, be creative, and test out different options before settling on a name that feels right for your magazine.
NEA Task 14
Create a post for your blog titled:
NEA Task 14 (Planning) : Magazine Title and Strapline
In this post you need only to do the following:
1. Add your mind map of initial ideas to your post
2. Confirm the title and strapline for your magazine
Suggested Deadline
Monday 12th June
