Description

Workshop 5 — Hands-On Newsletter Build: From Blank Page to Distribution-Ready

Goal: Apply everything learned in a guided, step-by-step live build.

Learning Objectives

Build a full newsletter using a repeatable process.

Organize content and create a monthly workflow.

Export final versions for print and digital.

Topics

Setting up a master template for monthly reuse

Importing content (articles, calendar, photos)

Creating consistent headers and footers

Setting page numbering, columns, spacing

Preparing two final versions (print + email/web)

Hands-On Activity

Build a 2–3 page COA newsletter together from a shared content packet.

Supplemental Resources

COA Newsletter Template Pack (Canva)

Monthly Content Workflow Checklist

“Before You Publish” universal checklist