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Yearbook 1Link2026-27 Leadership

THE PROWLER YEARBOOK

Work on a spread

Everything for your spread, in the order you need it.

Step 1: Plan your spread

Map out your coverage and get your plan approved before you shoot or write.

Spread PlannerPlan your spread’s coverage, photos and copy. Make a copy Story PlannerPlan your story before you interview. Make a copy Coverage DeadlineCoverage deadline document for your spread. Make a copy Spread Workflow – Guide Read Spread Workflow – Quick Cards Read Spread Workflow – Flowchart View flowchart Sprint 1 Approvals – Staff Guide Read Bullpen – Meeting Expectations Read Bullpen Notes – Template Read

Step 2: Interview and write

Interview your sources, then write your story, headline and captions.

21-Question InterviewWhat “must be a full interview” means. Make a copy Story DocWrite your story here. Make a copy Captions DocWrite your captions here. Make a copy LQTQ Story Formula – Handout Read Leads – Handout Read Quotes – Handout Read Transitions – Handout Read Headlines – Handout Read Captions – Handout Read Style – Quick Card Read Style – Guide Read

Step 3: Photos

Shoot, choose and review the photos for your spread.

Photo Workflow – Guide Read Sports Photo – Guide Read Sports Photo – Quick Cards Read Non-Sports Photo – Guide Read Non-Sports Photo – Quick Cards Read Interview Portraits – Guide Read Posing – Guide Read Photo Review – Spread Team Guide Read

Step 4: Design

Build your pages in Yearbook Avenue using the 2027 style.

Yearbook AvenueYearbook production website. Open link Design Style – Guide Read Design – Quick Reference Read Spotlight Basics – Handout Read Canva Brand Kit – YearbookYearbook brand kit with current colors, fonts and all logos. Ask for the team join link if you can’t open it. Open in Canva Download a PDF of your spread from Yearbook Avenue Watch how

Step 5: Turn in and revise

Submit your spread, then work through copy and design review.

Spread Workflow SubmissionThe one form for the spread workflow. Resubmit as needed. Fill out form Copy Review – Writer Guide Read Design Review – Designer Guide Read Copy Review Rounds – Flowchart View flowchart Design Review – Flowchart View flowchart Spread – Rubric Read Round Table Editing – Cards Read

Step 6: Proofing and final approval

Check every page before it goes to print.

Proofing DayTask descriptions, assignments and how-tos. Open in Notion Proofing Day – Guide Read Proofing Day – Cards by Student Read Corrections & Final Approval – Staff Card Read Proofing Day to Final – Flowchart View flowchart