This 1926 news textbook has some surprising ‘tips’ on writing for women

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Are women too fragile to play sport? Can female MPs wear hats? These are just some of the many questions that must be answered when writing for a female audience.

Esteemed journalist Sydney Moseley – best known as the first person to be broadcast on television – wrote down his tips for the ‘female interest’ in a 1926 journalism guide… and we couldn’t help but share some of his advice and article suggestions.
This 1926 news textbook has some surprising ‘tips’ on writing for women

Some of his article suggestions seem ridiculous today – but serve to demonstrate culture at the time in which they were written.

Do women MPs have to wear hats? Discussion required.

This 1926 news textbook has some surprising ‘tips’ on writing for women

Does golf turn women into mannish lesbians? An opinion piece begging to be written.

This 1926 news textbook has some surprising ‘tips’ on writing for women

If there’s a plane crash, men want details; women want to know about the pilot’s love life.

This 1926 news textbook has some surprising ‘tips’ on writing for women

Do you have any unsubstantiated gossip? Put in the gossip page, women love that!

This 1926 news textbook has some surprising ‘tips’ on writing for women

No matter what women are interested in, they will want to read about children…

This 1926 news textbook has some surprising ‘tips’ on writing for women

…just make sure you write it ‘simple’ for women brains (men might not have this ability)

This 1926 news textbook has some surprising ‘tips’ on writing for women

Do women have the ‘brutal instinct’ needed to enjoy boxing?

This 1926 news textbook has some surprising ‘tips’ on writing for women

Make sure you mention what people are wearing or the women will be upset…

This 1926 news textbook has some surprising ‘tips’ on writing for women

But don’t worry men, you don’t have to put too much effort in.

This 1926 news textbook has some surprising ‘tips’ on writing for women

Write about the theatre and celeb gossip. These are important women’s issues.

This 1926 news textbook has some surprising ‘tips’ on writing for women

Are any women marrying a Muslim? On the gossip page it goes.

This 1926 news textbook has some surprising ‘tips’ on writing for women

Confused? Don’t worry… sometimes women can even write ‘little stories’ too!

This 1926 news textbook has some surprising ‘tips’ on writing for women

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