First, find a theme and a tone

Head over to www.yearbookdiscoveries.com. Go to Resources > Virtual Workshop Sessions or click here. You can check out Theme Basics and How to Find Inspiration. 

Second, brainstorm coverage ideas

Watch the NOVA Yearbooks Storytelling video here.

We’re fortunate to have our own hometown heroes: Erinn Harris at TJHSST and Meghan Percival at McLean HS who share their brilliance with us. Check out the PDF 50 Ways to Tell a Story. Some of these 50 ways will work for your theme and tone. Some of them won’t. Pick 12 or 15 to start.

Here’s some additional coverage inspiration:

• What to Use When PDF
• Social Media Inspiration
  • This or That Questions
  • 70 Social Media Content Ideas
  • 50 More Social Media Ideas
  • Humans of New York

Third, plan your ladder

Watch the NOVA Yearbooks Ladder Planning video here.

• Ladder Planning Worksheet
• Ladder Diagram Excel doc
  • Sample – Traditional Five Sections
  • Sample – Chronological
  • Sample – Umbrella/Thematic
• Tips for Creating a Ladder