If I could choose the next topic for a story in Real Simple magazine, I would stick with the fall theme and post an article on finding a pumpkin and deciding on how to carve it. For multimedia, I would pick the following:
•a picture slideshow to display images of pumpkin patches and different types and sizes of pumpkins and
•tips on what pumpkin sizes are best for certain types of designs and stencils
•ideas for easier carving designs as well as more difficult ones
•a video clip of someone carving their own pumpkin
•opportunities across the country for pumpkin carving contests
•sidebar of top locations for finding pumpkins or going on hay rides
•personal quotes from readers with interesting stories about finding and carving pumpkins
•templates for pumpkin carving
I think a story like this one would appeal to Real Simple's readers because it is home oriented. It provides simple, easy-to-follow steps for carving a pumpkin or making a fall outing out of a visit to the pumpkin patch. The readers expect clean, bright images because the magazine and the website both feature those types of images. Readers will also be attracted to short how-to videos and picture slide shows because they are convenient and quick, which is part of the magazine's goal--to make everyday activities easier for its readers and their busy lives.
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