The document analyzes the codes and conventions used in editors' letters across multiple magazines. It finds that editors' letters typically feature the editor's image, establish a relationship with the audience through direct address, and contain other promotional elements like quotes and advertisements. The letters are designed to be visually appealing, with prominent titles, images, and easy-to-read formatting like single columns of text on white backgrounds. Signatures and social media tags provide personalization and additional ways for readers to access the editor.

1. Codes and Conventions of
Editors Letter

2. There is an image of the editor
takes up a quarter of the page.
Uses direct mode of address to
establish a relationship with
audience.
There is a quote on underneath
the image, indicates the quote
came from the editor and its
on another magazine from that
magazine company.
The title tells us that this is the
editors letter, it is the biggest font
on the page so makes it sound out
to the reader.
There is a question that the editor
then goes on to answer at the top of
the page, the question makes the
reader want to read on to find out
the editors answer.
The editors paragraph is in a single
column that is easy to read and very
neat, the most important info at the
start of the paragraph is in bold.
The letter is signed by the editor and
also addresses the audience as friend
which then builds a relationship with
the audience
There is an advertisement for
another magazine of the same
brand.
There are social media tags for
the editor at the bottom of the
page giving the audience extra
accessibility to the editor

3. There is a title saying welcome. This is
a friendly invite for the audience. The
title is also the biggest text on the
page, it is big and bold instantly
standing out to the audience.
There is an image of the editor
however there is no direct mode of
address which can be considered as
unconventional.
There is quote and paragraphs form
other magazines. There is also
images of clothing which tells us this
is a fashion magazine.
The text on the page is in a serif
style font making it look
sophisticated, possibly hinting at an
older or upper class target
audience.
The background is white, this allows
the black text to stand out making it
easier for the reader to see the text.
The text is a single paragraph in one
column it is easier to read and is
quite simple so easy to follow.
There is a signature at the bottom
of the page it makes the letter seem
more personal and also makes it
look professional as well.
There are social media tags for the
editor at the bottom of the page
giving the audience extra
accessibility to the editor .

4. The title of the page is clear and
the top of the page letting the
reader know the purpose of the
page. The text is also the biggest
writing on the page making it stand
out. The text is black on a white
background making it stand out
further.
There is an image of a landscape, it
is a long shot making the audience
feel part of the image.
There is one paragraph in a single
column it is neat and easy to
follow. The text is in black which
allows it to stand out on the white
background.
There is a close up of the editor
smiling which makes the audience
feel welcomed by the editor also
the editor is using direct mode of
address establishing a relationship
with the audience.
There is an advertisement on one
half of the page, this is
unconventional of an editors letter.
The advertisement is dark but looks
sleek, there is an image of the
product. There is contact details at
the bottom of the page giving the
audience easy accessibility to their
product.
There is a signature at the bottom
of the page it makes the letter
seem more personal and also
makes it look professional as well.
There are social media tags
for the editor at the bottom
of the page giving the
audience extra accessibility to
the editor .

5. Title is bold and the biggest text on
the page making it stand out to the
reader, it is also black on which
background making it stand out
further
There is a small image of the editor,
she is using direct mode of address
to establish a relationship with the
audience.
There is three clear columns and
multiple paragraphs, the text is easy
to read but is quite long.
The text is black this makes it stand
out against the white background.
There is a column that is a different
colour titled ‘Editors Favourites’, this
give the reader an insight into the
editors life making it more personal,
establishing a relationship with the
audience.
There are subheading in the editors
favourites, this makes the column
easier to navigate (Uses & Grats)
There is a signature at the bottom
of the page it makes the letter
seem more personal and also
makes it look professional as well.
Background is white this makes
all text on the page stand out in
contrast making it easier to read
for the audience.

6. Editors letter is clearly stated on the
top of the page, it is the biggest text
on page and it is also black making it
stand out form the white
background making it instantly
noticeable by the audience.
There are 4 images of editors all in
the same circular crop style some of
the images use direct mode of
address which helps establish a
relationship with the audience.
Text is in a 2 clear columns and is
black making it stand out from the
white background, this makes the
text easy to read and also helps it
stand out to the reader.
The name of the magazine is at the
top of the page in bold.
There are social media tags on the
page letting the audience know that
the magazine is accessible on other
platforms.
The background is white allowing
other text and images to stand
out on the page.
There is a signature at the bottom of
the page it makes the letter seem
more personal and also makes it
look professional as well.
There is a magazine website link at
the end of the second column,
allowing the audience to access the
magazine on another platform.