Publish Your First Magazine: A Practical Guide for Wannabe Publishers
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| Rating | : | 4.25 (919 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0982276508 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 216 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-11-19 |
| Language | : | English |
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And, thanks to her upbeat attitude and good humor, you'll also have a great time reading and learning how to make your publishing dream come true."—Jim Barnes, Editor - Independent PublisherThis is a must read for any new magazine publisher. It is far cheaper than a mistake."—Dan Poynter, The Self-Publishing Manual. Phillips offers a fantastic guide for anyone interested in starting a magazine. From basic business plan insights and typography tips to media kits and
Could not be happier with what I bought This book is practical and concise, and I'm finding it extremely helpful as I navigate the murky waters of creating a print publication. The author has years of first hand experience, which she imparts quickly and in an organized, efficient manner.A quick read, but packed full of amazing knowledge.. "For Frequently Published Magazines, This Book Is Excellent!" according to William Cory. Review by William Cory, Author: Maybe You Should Write A Magazine!: Complete Guide: How to Write, Lay Out, Publish and Profit from Regional Special-Interest MagazinesLike most books on magazine publishing, written as they are by people experienced in traditional magazine publishing, this one excellently describes the establishment of a publishing busi. An absolutely essential instructional reference and guide for everyone and anyone contemplating producing a magazine Midwest Book Review In "Publish Your First Magazine: A Practical Guide For Wannabe Publishers", author Lorraine Phillips draws upon her many years of experience and expertise as the former publisher of the magazine 'SisterPower' to provide other aspiring magazine publishers with a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to magazine publication. "Publish Your First Magazine" in
It was her duty to inspire and lead the creative efforts of the team, including the writers, editors, photographers, and graphic artists, in order to create a magazine that was inspirational and entertaining. As editorial director for SisterPower Magazine, Lorraine controlled the creative aspects of the enterprise, tasked with setting the vision, tone, feel, and design of the publication. She later went on to attend Bauder College, where she acquired an AA in Graphic Design and was elected to
Phillips provides examples of the actual documents she created and used (e.g., production schedule, media kit, letter to distributors), which can be easily adapted by readers for their own particular publishing needs. For more information on "Publish Your First Magazine: A Practical Guide for Wannabe Publishers," visit publishyourfirstmagazine. Lorraine Phillips, former publisher of SisterPower magazine, went from idea to newsstand after landing three distribution deals on the very first attempt; and has now created a practical guide for potential publishers that demonstrates her process and provides details on exactly how she did it. With a conversational tone to put newcomers at ease, the book covers such topics as magazine business fundamentals, how to brand and design a publication, how to plan a magazine, business start-up costs, why a web site is needed and what it should contain, where to find great sources for content and imagery, how to work with printers, the importance of distribution, and the legalities of publishing. In addition, there is a compre