Publish Your First Magazine: A Practical Guide For Wannabe Publishers

Publish Your First Magazine: A Practical Guide for Wannabe Publishers

ReviewAwarded 5 out of 5 (excellent) for structure and organization, grammar, and cover design. Phillips offers a fantastic guide for anyone interested in starting a magazine. The book's general information on how magazines work is to the point. It's ideal for busy professionals who don't have all day or the entire weekend to drudge through a boring textbook. I cannot think of anything the author needs to improve content wise.-Writer's Digest"If you're thinking about starting your own magazine, you can do it the hard way -- or you can read this book! Lorraine Phillps' plainspoken account of what it takes to create a successful magazine -- including how she did it herself -- will save you time and money. 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. Lorraine does a great job of detailing out a lot of the processes needed to launch a magazine which will save you both time and money.-Mark Loeffler, ?President of Infoswell Media"An incredible resource for aspiring or seasoned publishers. From basic business plan insights and typography tips to media kits and web tools, the only manuscript I'll need to publish my first magazine!"-Craig A. Williams, Donald Trump's Apprentice"Simple and intelligent, this book is a guide that assembles all aspects of publishing your first magazine."-Tyler Waylett, Publisher - MagazineLaunch.com"This book has blazed your trail; the author has been there. Read this book. It is far cheaper than a mistake."-Dan Poynter, The Self-Publishing ManualLorraine 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. 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. In addition, there is a comprehensive appendix filled with hundreds of resources and links to web sites that help answer start-up questions, as well as an extensive glossary of publishing terms that allows even fledgling magazine publishers to communicate like pros. For more information on "Publish Your First Magazine: A Practical Guide for Wannabe Publishers," visit www.publishyourfirstmagazine.comFrom the Back CoverHave An Idea For A Magazine But Don't Know Where To Start?Find out everything I learned about the magazine business that enabled me to go from idea to newsstand on my first attempt. This quick, easy guide is packed with useful information on how to "Publish Your First Magazine," showing you all the steps I took to wind up with not one, not two, but three distribution deals on the table. I'll not only demonstrate my process but also provide you with the documentation I created and used along the way. Now you can learn in a weekend what took me two years to research!You'll learn:* Magazine business fundamentals* What you will need to set up shop* How to brand and design your publication* How to plan your magazine* Business start-up costs* How to set your ad rates and sell ads* Great sources for content and photography* Why you need a web site and what it should contain* How to find, select, and wor