Describes a cooperative project between the Hinsdale (Illinois) Public Library and the local schools to publish a literary magazine. Goals, selection of an editorial board, rules for contributions, promotion, a cover design contest, format, selection and editing of entries, and the layout and printing process are discussed. Sample entries are…

Tough editoral decisions made by college editors and their consequences are described. (MLW)

The editor of a university magazine offers observations about writing and editing science-related articles, focusing on eliciting information during the interview with the researcher, deciding what to write and how to organize it, and rules for self-editing. (MSE)

A question-and-answer style column offering academic advising in a campus newspaper is described, sample questions and responses are presented, and recommendations are offered on aspects of editing, layout, writing, and communication with the publication staff. The approach makes advising information attractive and easily available to the campus…