How to Start a Magazine

Posted by Anonymous , 9/4/2007 Tags:StartMagazine
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How to Start a Magazine

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

1

Step One

Decide what type of magazine you want to publish. Will your subject be horses, teenage girls, working mothers, travel?
2

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?
3

Step Three

Determine your point of view. Will the magazine be technical and in-depth, or light and entertaining?
4

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.
5

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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How to Start a Magazine

Introduction

A few simple steps on starting a magazine with your buddies.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You'll Need

  • Pens
  • Paper (notebooks are good)
  • Printer
  • Printer paper
  • Computer
  • Co-workers

Steps

1

Step One

Gather a team of 2 or 3 friends as the founders.
2

Step Two

Get a theme for the magazine, and write down a few name ideas.
3

Step Three

Make a list of Things that will be in the magazine (a.k.a gossip, contests...). Make another list of the different kinds of workers you will need (a.k.a photographer, reporter...).
4

Step Four

Choose the name. Plan a layout. Will it be A4 or A5? How many pages will it approximately need? Make sure that all of your articles fit!
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Step Five

Make a rough draft of the magazine on the computer. Make set tasks for your workers, making sure that all their work comes in before the deadline.
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Step Six

Make sure that all the handed in work is ok. Now make a copy of the magazine on the computer, then edit the layout so that it looks good.
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Step Seven

Print a final copy of the magazine, and make sure that it looks good. If it's ok, then great!
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Step Eight

Make around 10-20 copies of the magazine, and choose the price. Make sure that it is reasonable, yet high enough to bring in cash for the photocopying and yourself.

Overall Tips & Warnings

  • Get to know all your workers well.
  • Plan ahead on the price.
  • Have fun!
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