How to make your flyer
- Type your words. Each box has its own place on the poster; leave a box empty and that part disappears.
- Pick a layout and an ink set. Showcard is type only, in the style of a wood-type poster; the others have room for a photo.
- Add a photo if it helps. It is read straight from your device and never uploaded.
- Press Print, or save a PDF from your browser's print dialog. PNG makes an image for a neighbourhood group or a chat.
Flyers people actually read
Most people glance at a flyer for a second or two while walking past, so it has to answer three questions at a glance: what is it, when, and where. Keep the headline to a few words; the maker sets it as large as the space allows, so every word you cut makes the rest bigger. Put the date in one consistent form, and check that the weekday matches the date. Save the details for people who stop.
Ask before pinning flyers inside shops, libraries or on private boards, check your area's rules about posting on poles, and take your flyers down after the event.
Printing tips
In the print dialog choose Actual size or 100% so the poster fills the sheet. The Black & white set is made for photocopiers and looks bold on coloured paper. Large colour areas use a lot of ink, so print one copy first.