How to Write a Newspaper (for Kids)

Last Updated: January 7, 2022

Newspapers were made before you could go online and search the latest news. But lately, newspapers have been more interesting, while online news is about celebrities and stuff many people don't care about. To make kids safe and interested, you could write your own kids' newspaper!

Steps

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Decide what is going to go in your newspaper. Comics? Book reviews? Food critics? Advice column? Latest fashion? Remember this article is how to make a newspaper for your kids, so pick stuff that will spark kids' interests!
2
Pick where everything is going to go in your paper. Breaking news or the main topic goes on the front. But do whatever you feel like!

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3
Meet up with publishers or whoever gives you permission to sell--only required if you want to sell your newspapers.
4
Get paid from advertisers if you want to earn extra cash for ink and printing and paper. You may need permission, so be careful!
5
Hire other people you know to write their own articles. It can be comics (sometimes kids are best for drawing-type stuff), book reviews(from bookworms and book critics), food critics(food-lovers), an advice column(preferably a woman write that one), latest fashion(from fashionistas), and so much more. You can do a little research on what stuff gets put into a newspaper.
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Decide how often you are going to hand out your newspapers. Weekly? Biweekly? Monthly? It doesn't matter, just take time to write a good paper that kids will love!

Community Q&A

Question

What if another person is making a newspaper for kids? I don't want to seem like a copy cat.

Community Answer

Make your newspaper unique. Choose content other kids newspapers don't cover and/or make your layout different.
Question

How do I get information about something interesting and new without looking at the news on the TV?

Community Answer

You can talk to your family members, friends, and neighbors about any interesting or new things they've heard about. You could also read your local news online to get an idea of what's going on in your area.
Question

Is it necessary to have a degree in journalism before starting a newspaper?

Community Answer

Before starting a professional newspaper, yes, it would be a good idea to have a degree. But this article is for kids making a newspaper for school or for fun, so no journalism degree is required.

Warnings

Lots of things require permission. Even if you don't, be careful.

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If you are selling your own newspaper on your school campus, ask your principal or superintendent for permission before you sell them.

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