Skip to content
21/09/2026 édition en cours ncprn.org
NCPRN Review

Reading names carefully, verifying before trusting

Craft

How small independent publications set scope, sourcing rules and identity without borrowing authority they have not earned.

All entries

5
An editor writing a scope statement on a notepad beside a closed laptop

CRCraft

Setting a narrow scope for a small magazine

A practical guide for new publications on defining a subject narrow enough to be useful and honest while building trust with readers.

An editor drafting a scope statement beside a closed laptop. Illustrative image, generated with AI.

A printed page of editorial guidelines with handwritten margin notes on a desk

CRCraft

Writing sourcing rules you can keep

A practical guide for small editorial teams to set sourcing standards that prevent unsupported claims and build trust.

A printed page of editorial guidelines with handwritten margin notes on a desk. Illustrative image, generated with AI.

A reader holding a printed issue of a small magazine beside a stack of reference books

CRCraft

Avoiding implied continuity with an old name

A new publication can share letters with an unverified entity. Learn how to describe yourself without implying false continuity or breaking advertising rules.

A reader holding a printed issue beside a stack of reference books. Illustrative image, generated with AI.

A desk with a printed corrections log open beside a red pen and a cup

CRCraft

Running a visible corrections practice

A practical guide to building a transparent corrections policy for a tiny independent publication, with a checklist and source-based rules.

A desk with a printed corrections log open beside a red pen and a cup. Illustrative image, generated with AI.

A writer simplifying a printed draft with arrows and crossed out sentences in a bright room

CRCraft

Writing reference articles that stay readable

Explanatory reference articles can be detailed yet readable. Learn how to use plain language, structure, and accessibility to keep readers oriented.

A writer simplifying a printed draft with arrows and crossed out sentences in a bright room. Illustrative image, generated with AI.

Elsewhere on the shelf

Entries kept by other desks, each read before it was shelved here.

Entries kept by other desks, each read before it was shelved here.