You’ve got a way with words that makes every story pop off the page. Whether you’re writing a headline that hooks or a caption that captures the moment perfectly, your writing is what gives the yearbook its voice. The Word Wizard sees meaning in every memory.
What makes a Word Wizard shine
You listen closely, write vividly and care about how stories connect people.
- You find emotion in everyday events.
- You make interviews feel like conversations.
- You write in a way that makes readers feel seen.
- Sometimes you overthink the perfect phrase, but your words give the yearbook its soul.
💫 If you’re a student Word Wizard
Your storytelling shapes how people remember the year.
- Reference the “5 W’s and H” poster in your 2026 Planning Kit to ensure your writing includes all the information you need.
- Watch the “A Simple Writing Process” training video for writing tips you can apply in the classroom now.
- Check out our “Writing Yearbook Captions That Will Captivate” eBook to discover the formula for writing good captions.
- Host round tables to analyze your staff’s stories, captions and mod copy.
Your words can turn an ordinary photo into a legacy moment. Keep writing from the heart and let your curiosity lead the way.
🧭 If you’re an adviser Word Wizard
You lead with story. You’re passionate about giving students a voice and preserving every perspective.
- Spread your wizardry with your staff by implementing September’s “Interviewing 101: Questions That Count” Timely Tips lesson plan.
- Read this Idea File article blog from Chrissy Baumaister about one simple strategy that turned her students into storytellers.
- Use Yearbook Help to guide lessons on captions, interviews and story structure.
- Check out That Yearbook Podcast for writing-focused episodes and adviser interviews.
- Build writing sprints or “caption camps” into your weekly rhythm using Walsworth’s training videos and class starters.
Your superpower is connecting hearts through storytelling. Keep modeling authenticity – it’s the most powerful writing tool you have.
✨ Final thought
You don’t just record what happened. You capture what it felt like. Keep writing with empathy and purpose. The yearbook’s most unforgettable pages will carry your voice between the lines.
