Publish Your First Magazine (Second Edition): A Practical Guide For Wannabe Publishers

Have an idea for a magazine but don't know where to start? Find out everything I learned about the magazine publishing business that enabled me to go directly 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 show you my process but also provide you with the documentation I created and used along the way. In this new, expanded edition you will learn: * Magazine business fundamentals * The necessary start-up costs * How to brand and design your publication * How to manage the editorial process * The different ways a magazine can be monetized * How to set your ad rates and sell ads * How to select and work with a printer * Great sources for content and photography * How to effectively use social media to connect with your audience * The legalities of publishing And much, much more! Learn in a weekend what took me years to research in this instructional guide that's created for anyone who's contemplating producing a print magazine in today's highly volatile and competitive marketplace.