What Makes a Good
Community Newsletter?
Multiple factors can influence the quality of a newsletter. Overall, your community
should be releasing a newsletter that is:
• Attractive. Design and layout are the first elements readers will notice. Make sure
your newsletter is branded for your community, includes pictures, and is typed in a
font size, color and style that is legible.
• Easy to Read. The written content of your newsletter should be concise. Keep
paragraphs short and language simple, so residents can quickly find what
they need.
• Accurate. Newsletters are designed to communicate factual information to the
community. Confirm any news you're reporting is correct and stay away from
rumors and gossip.
• Positive. Maintain a sense of positivity and encouragement in your newsletter by
calling out good deeds, upcoming fun events, or giving kudos. Residents need to
know you're supporting them and see their community as a good place to live.
