Draft of the Double Page Spread

First Draft – Double Page Spread

Conventionally, a double page spread is an article that takes up 2 pages and is usually the ‘big story’ of the magazine. Some of the main conventions of double page spreads are:

  • A large image, often on the left, and writing which is never split by the staple line
  • Stand-first – An introduction to the article
  • Drop capital – a capital letter which extends down a couple of lines of text at the start of a paragraph
  • Quotes, which are often used to break up the text
  • By line – says who the article is by
  • Direct address – star breaks the fourth wall
  • Columns to break up the text
  • Colour scheme consistent with the rest of the magazine
  • Page numbers
  • Appropriate language/register for audience

I feel that I have successfully used a number of these conventions in the construction of the first draft for my double page spread, such as sticking to the consistent colour scheme, a large image, and a quotation from the star.

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