How to Start a Magazine

Posted by Anonymous , 9/4/2007 Tags:StartMagazine

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Introduction Starting a magazine can be the beginning of a publishing empire. Research, hard work,

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Introduction

Starting a magazine can be the beginning of a publishing empire. Research, hard work, and good, informative writing is the foundation.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Steps

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Step One

Decide what type of magazine you want to publish. Will your subject be horses, teenage girls, working mothers, travel?
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Step Two

Check out the competition. What will set your magazine apart from the other magazines on the same subject? Is there room for one more magazine on that subject?
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Step Three

Determine your point of view. Will the magazine be technical and in-depth, or light and entertaining?
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Step Four

Find backers. You'll need investors to get the magazine off the ground. Many magazines don't make money for the first few years.
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Step Five

Lay out the magazine. What will your masthead and cover look like?
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Step Six

Go to a trade show for the publishing industry. You'll meet plenty of people who have the information you need to get the magazine going.
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Step Seven

Pick a name. You'll want a name that stands out and grabs people's attention.
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Step Eight

Find a printer. There are printers that specialize in printing magazines.
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Step Nine

Hire writers. A magazine is only as good as its writers.
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Step Ten

Go to the presses.
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Step Eleven

Give reviewers and important people in the subject area advance releases of the magazine.
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Step Twelve

Promote the new magazine. Set up a booth at a home show or similar type of event to attract new customers.

Tips & Warnings

  • Magazines work anywhere from four to six months ahead, so you'll be preparing for the Christmas issue in July, August or September.
  • Have enough personal money in reserve to keep your personal life from falling apart while you're building your magazine.
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