For the longest time, Back to School for me was getting my two kids ready to actually go “Back to School.” Now, the thing I think about the most is the lesson learned from one of my former co-workers at the Review-Journal. Hubble Smith had recently been hired by the RJ to work as a business writer. I believe he moved to Las Vegas sometime in the summer. He didn’t … [Read more...] about Keep an eye out for those school zones!
Kirk Kern
Publisher’s Note: I’m not usually one to complain … but
By Kirk Kern There is almost nothing that isn’t enjoyable about putting this newspaper together. Talking to people for articles. Great. Laying out the issue on an InDesign file. Fun. Even selling ads, which is something I didn’t go to school for and never thought I would ever have to do. Not bad. Bookkeeping and collections. Not always fun, but feels OK when … [Read more...] about Publisher’s Note: I’m not usually one to complain … but
Publisher’s Note: A big milestone for 215-Skye Canyon
The June issue is here and you’ll notice it’s a little bit thicker than the previous issues since I started mailing to every Skye Canyon home in March. With this issue, I’ve increased my page count from 16 pages to 20 pages. Why? Well, that’s because there’s a few more advertisers that have come on board from the prevous month. In the newspaper business, more … [Read more...] about Publisher’s Note: A big milestone for 215-Skye Canyon
Publisher’s Note: Advertiser support is key to success
One of the things I write most about in this space is all the great content we put together for Skye Canyon. Whether it’s a feature on an interesting resident in the community or one of the fun events that takes place here, we try to give you a good sense of how great this community actual is. But believe it or not, this is actually a business for me and it wouldn’t … [Read more...] about Publisher’s Note: Advertiser support is key to success
Publisher’s Note: How do you come up with these articles?
When I show people this newspaper, one of the first questions asked is, “How do you come up with these articles?” Include the dirty little secret that I don’t actually live in Skye Canyon and you’d think this is the most difficult part of the job. Well, actually it’s the easiest. First off, I’ve been doing community newspapers and magazines for a number of years so … [Read more...] about Publisher’s Note: How do you come up with these articles?