The Colophon - Balfour Yearbooks Blog

Commas shouldn’t be a matter of life or death. But grammar geeks like to joke they save lives. Consider these punctuation death sentences:

“Panda eats, shoots and leaves.”

The workload is piling up, study sessions are becoming more frequent and days are creeping closer to a much-needed break.  That's right; It's spring break season which means it's time to plan a trip.

As the most significant verbal aspect of the design, headlines have a powerful impact on the look and feel of a yearbook spread. They provide a starting point for the reader, set the tone for the

We always think about classes, clubs, events and sports to cover. But what about the details behind that coverage? Do you acknowledge the hard work your staffers put in? Or the people who support

The toughest question of the year that can make even veteran yearbook advisers wince – have you run the index? Whether you have a fall or spring delivery book, it’s time to stop running from the

Whether you’re racing to the finish line or in the thick of it, deadlines can stress out the staff. For spring books, the coming days are imperative. Finish your book or miss delivery day. For fall

Peanut butter and jelly can get old if you eat it every day. But mixing your lunch routine with other options—pasta, salad or chicken—can surprise your taste buds. Why not vary design the same way?

The struggle is real: with tests, homework and high school drama, staffers can be stressed out. With deadlines looming, we know the yearbook room can’t be a stress-free zone. But it can be a happy

Perks of the job – as you recruit new staffers, let them know it’s about more than a yearbook

Academic coverage tends to be the smallest and weakest section of a yearbook, but it’s the whole reason we walk through the schoolhouse gates. So, let’s take some time to focus on what happens from

With final submission lists coming due, this is a smart time to amp up sales, because the best yearbook is a sold-out yearbook.

If you haven’t focused much on sales, the beginning of the new year is