Contents and Double Page Spread guidelines.

CONTENTS:

1.) Multiple images.
2.) Elements = Editors letter.
                     = Subscription feature.
                     = Contents divided into sections. e.g gigs/albums/features.
3.) Number of pages weekly (60).
     Number of pages monthly (140-160) - including adverts.
4.) Page number of contents page (6+).
5.) Don't do page 'pg 24-28'.
6.) Contents should reflect the cover stories.
7.) Not all contents is on the contents page (don't do everything that is going to be included in the magazine, stick to cover stories).
8.) Largest feature is the cover star.
9.) Weekly = 35 - 45.
     Monthly = 90 - 110.

DOUBLE PAGE SPREAD:

1.) Use Photoshop for the photos + graphic.
2.) Use publisher for the columns of the text.
3.) 300 dpi, A3, RGB
4.) Magazine branding (logos and colours) are the same across all three products.
5.) All text must be in columns.
6.) No less than 6 words per line.
     No more than 12.
7.) Design elements include:
    > Drop cap. (draws readers attention).
    > Pull out quote.
    > Make sure Margins and borders that go all the way around.