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Welcome
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Tom Person
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editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
3/9/2004 11:01:49 AM
Welcome to the new Laughing Bear Newsletter web site, with more articles, more resources, and more features than ever before. I hope you will find the new site informative and easy to use, and that you will come back often. - Tom

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how to get an ISBN
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nadine
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dearnadine@aol.com
Date & Time
3/14/2004 9:42:42 PM
how do i obtain an isbn number or whatever it is called for a new magazine I want to publish. I have a sample copy completed and don't know where to go from there.

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re: how to get an ISBN
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Tom Person
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editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
3/15/2004 10:38:39 AM
For a magazine you need an ISSN, International Standard Serial Number. If you are in the United States, go to the Library of Congress ISSN web site at www.loc.gov/issn. You will find application forms and information about ISSN there. Otherwise go to the international site at www.issn.org.

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I want start a movie maga
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Uzodinma Ayuanya
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mazi68@yahoo.com
Date & Time
3/29/2004 11:19:43 AM
I would like to start a magazine focusing on movies that come out from africa. I would like to know how one can get advertising.

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re: I want start a movie
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Tom Person
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editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
3/29/2004 2:49:39 PM
I would start by contacting the companies that produce these films. Then, if the movies are available on DVD, contact outlets that sell them (web sites, video stores, etc.) It may also be worth contacting theaters that play African films. Aside from those suggestions, if this is a magazine that will be distributed outside Africa, you may also find some advertisers by contacting web sites or stores that carry African clothing, mail order food, artwork, etc.

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What is an ISBN
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Tara Phillips
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Tphillips@ameridream.org
Date & Time
4/1/2004 1:34:08 PM
What is an ISBN number, and is it necessary for publishing a magazine in Maryland? If it is how do you get it?

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re: What is an ISBN
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Tom Person
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editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
4/1/2004 2:57:38 PM
The ISBN is for books. For a magazine you need an ISSN, International Standard Serial Number. The ISSN is not required to publish a magazine in Maryland, or any other state, but it is a powerful tool for your magazine and it is FREE. The ISSN is a unique number assigned to your magazine to identify it anywhere in the world. All computerized systems that track magazines do so using the ISSN. That goes for bookstores, distributors, libraries, online sellers, and subscription services. Also, the ISSN can be used to prove that your magazine's name is owned by you. And you need an ISSN if you are going to copyright your magazine. You will find application forms and information about ISSN at the Library of Congress ISSN web site: www.loc.gov/issn

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Magazine in Process
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Nsikak
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umoh@africanenvoi.org
Date & Time
4/2/2004 5:24:55 AM
Tom: My partner an I are planning on publishing a magazine that will focus on influential organizations, corporations and indivduals whose programs and services have impacted on Africa's development and growth. There seems to be lots of enthusiasm from the diplomatic corps , mutlinational companies and international agencies about the focus of the magazine but we are concerned about securing advertising support for the magazine. Are there consultants or independnet marketing experts out there who might be interested in working with us and can u offer some further guide on how to go about this in the most effective way?

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re: Magazine in Process
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Tom Person
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editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
4/2/2004 11:20:39 AM
I don't know personally of any publishing consultants who specialize in magazines, but you should check out these web sites: www.maginfo.co.uk and www.magazine.org You might also search for Magazine Publishing in www.about.com

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re: re: Magazine in Proce
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Kate Sullivan
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editor@wordsmitten.com
Date & Time
4/10/2004 9:56:13 PM
Stanford University has a fairly comprehensive summer program for emerging magazine publishers. A few of the instructors/professors provide consulting services. I do not know what they charge, but the summer program is intensive (and expensive) with invited faculty from major national publications. Hope that helps.

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Large advertisers for Sma
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Sterling Moyer
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Sterling4434@yahoo.com
Date & Time
4/18/2004 7:18:32 PM
I once read about a company that handles or acts as a go between large advertisers, ie, Coke. GM etc. But for the life of me I can't remember their name. Or is there a company or companies that do this type of work.

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re: Large advertisers for
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Tom Person
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editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
4/18/2004 8:08:51 PM
I haven't heard of a company that specifically does that, but that could fall within the services of a marketing consultant. I do know of some startup magazines that got advertising from the likes of Absolut Vodka, but I don't know if the publisher approached the advertiser themselves or if they had help. It never hurts to approach a big company yourself through their marketing department. The worst they can do is ignore you.

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Is ISSN available in Nige
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Olu Joseph
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olujoseph4real@yahoo.com
Date & Time
4/24/2004 8:32:42 PM
Hi, I want to start publishing a magazine on business opportunities but don't know if ISSN is issued in Nigeria my Country. Please respond. Thanks

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re: Is ISSN available in
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Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
4/25/2004 12:30:17 AM
The contact information for ISSN in Nigeria is: Nigerian ISSN Centre, National Bibliographic Control Department, National Library of Nigeria, 4, Wesley Street, P.M.B. 12626, Lagos; phone: +234-1.5850657, +234-1.5850649; fax: +234-1.5850649; Mr. Ibidapo Oketunji, Director; ioketunji@hotmail.com - this information came from the international ISSN site at www.issn.org.

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Start a Fashion Mag
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Brinda
E-mail
brindathakkar@hotmail.com
Date & Time
5/10/2004 10:16:31 PM
My friend and I are in the process of sowing an idea for a fashion magazine in India especially highlighting Bollywood fashion (something like US or People here). I would like some advertising and marketing tips esp since we are not professionals at this.

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re: Start a Fashion Mag
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Tom Person
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editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
5/13/2004 1:50:17 PM
I don't know much about the Indian market for magazines, but I would suggest you look into publishing organizations in India for help. If nothing else you some of the best and most reasonably priced printing companies in the world there. I would assume there is a pretty sophisticated publishing community you can draw on for advice.

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re: Start a Fashion Mag
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Tom Person
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editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
5/13/2004 2:04:44 PM
I found some web sites that may be helpful to you. www.biztradeshows.com lists publishing events coming up this year in India. Click their "Printing & Publishing" link and check out the Dehli Book & Stationary Fair. Also see IndiaMart at www.indiamart.com for a directory of all kinds of suppliers, manufacturers and services available in India.

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New Magazine
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Jeanette
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jlic83@aol.com
Date & Time
5/14/2004 2:10:02 PM
Tom: Besides Buybiz.com, is there another resourceful website dedicated to the purchase of Magazine Publications for sale?

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re: New Magazine
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Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
5/14/2004 4:25:45 PM
You might try Business Resale Network (http://www.br-network.com). They list all kinds of businesses. The thing to try to find out, especially if you are considering a magazine publishing business, is why are they selling. Also find out what they are selling - do you get a lot of valuable assets or headaches? A magazine that is slowly declining, even though it once was respected, may have irrevocably disappointed its subscribers. A reputation for not being dependable or reputable is hard to beat, even with a big "Under New Management" banner hung on the magazine's masthead.

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re: re: New Magazine
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jeanette
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jlic38@aol.com
Date & Time
5/14/2004 8:52:07 PM
Tom, thanks for the recent info. I thought perhaps buying out a decent magazine, might be the better way financially to go, then to either get a loan, or just deplete my savings. Your recent information, was most informative. thanks much.

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re: re: re: New Magazine
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Tom Person
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editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
5/15/2004 12:05:18 PM
Buying an existing magazine that is in good shape would definately be a good way to go. There are instances where someone has a good magazine, but either is ready to retire or is moving on with their life. Good luck with your venture and let me know how it goes.

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re: re: Start a Fashion M
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Brinda
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brinda.rana@scribesmart.com
Date & Time
5/16/2004 11:21:46 PM
Thanks Tom, Besides the websites for more information, I would like to know whats the best way to attract advertisers to place ads in your magazine when its a fresh new concept especially started by newcomers (I think u could apply this globally not just in terms of the Indian market).

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E-publishing
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Marni Jordan
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marnij32@yahoo.com.au
Date & Time
5/17/2004 12:30:55 AM
Hi Tom - I'm just wondering what your thoughts are on e-publishing and e-books? Do you think this is really such a big market as it's proclaimed to be?

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re: E-publishing
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Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
5/17/2004 5:46:06 PM
I don't think e-publishing is going to threaten paper publishers very soon. There are a few applications where e-books have advantages over paper - text books, technical manuals and reference books, for instance. But for the most part paper books are easier to read, more pleasant to handle, and too ingrained in our culture to go away. It doesn't help the electronic publishing movement at all that e-books are just as expensive as paper. Personally, I have a lot of e-books I downloaded for free that I read off my Pocket PC, but I wouldn't pay $7.95 for one. For a concrete example of how e-books are doing - Barnes & Noble online, one of the largest bookstores promoting e-books, has closed their e-book store.

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re: re: re: Start a Fashi
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Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
5/17/2004 5:59:23 PM
The best way to attract advertisers to a magazine started by newcomers is to have a solid business plan that shows you are serious and will be around awhile, a dynamic sample issue, and approach the advertisers with an enthusiastic and convincing marketing campaign. You have to get the word out about your magazine using press releases and publicity, and then follow up by going to the advertisers directly. It would not be a bad idea at all to hire a publishing consultant or PR firm to help get you on the right track. There are several listed in the Publisher Resources page of this web site.

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business model?
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Kiki
E-mail
romgateway@yahoo.com
Date & Time
5/18/2004 6:34:45 PM
Hi Tom, If I wanted to publish a new magazine what would a business model have to look like? I’d like to start a magazine featuring mainly popular women’s fiction. What could the costs be like? What would I have to consider? Advertising. Printing. Distribution… Looking through your articles I might start with a newsletter and then let it grow, but would like to hear from you first. Thanks!

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Design
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Kiki
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none given
Date & Time
5/18/2004 6:39:18 PM
One more question. Where can I find out about good designs for magazines? What about design programs? I do have the content, but I’m not sure about the format yet.

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Publisher's Statement
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Steve
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bac@milmel.com
Date & Time
5/19/2004 2:04:59 PM
I've been told again and again by less than totally authoritative sources that I MUST have a "Publisher's Statement" (name of publisher, address, etc)in each issue of a humor bi-weekly we are creating. This is a free distribution magazine with no subscription or mailings. I cannot find any state (FL) or federal law specifically addressing this area. Any insights or directions would be welcome -- I believe such statements (while good form generally) are only required by the postmaster. Thanks

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re: Publisher
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Steve (again)
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none given
Date & Time
5/19/2004 2:26:26 PM
http://www.usps.com/cpim/ftp/hand/dm204/appa.html has publisher statement requirement for obtaining periodical mailing rates...but I can't find any other legal requirements. (Well, Florida has a state law holding the publisher liable for defamation if disclosure of the writer of a defamatory article is not disclosed, but aside from that I haven't found anything relevant.)

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re: re: Publisher
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Tom Person
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editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
5/19/2004 11:31:08 PM
As far as I know, and I am not a lawyer, you only need the publisher's statement to get a 2nd class or otherwise special postal rate. Few of the small presses I know have bothered with either.

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re: business model?
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Tom Person
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editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
5/19/2004 11:44:54 PM
For popular fiction, and women's at that, you are looking at a literary model. Everything depends on what you want out of this. If you are doing it for the sake of literature, this is a good idea. If you are doing it for a living, fiction of any kind is pretty scarey. You do have the advantage of having a nice niche to approach grant givers with. I would suggest you get in touch with CLMP and the Small Press Center (www.clmp.org and www.smallpress.org respectively). CLMP especially can help you find grants to get this magazine off the ground and sustain it. I would suggest that you limit advertising to other literary magazines, and most of that will be exchange. But it will help you get your name around. Those organizations and other lit magazines will be able to give you better suggestions on distribution than I can. Most importantly, once you are ready to get started, contact the best female fiction writers you can think of. Explain that you are a new magazine and ask for a story or just advice. Sometimes the bigger they are, the nicer they are to publishers starting out. Lastly, you don't have to start with a newsletter, but there is nothing wrong with starting a magazine in chapbook format. Many magazines have started very simply and grown as it became prudent. Someday those funky first issues will be all the more collectible.

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re: Design
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Tom Person
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editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
5/19/2004 11:49:34 PM
The best thing you can do is go to a newsstand and check out the existing magazines. I would suggest you take a look at Glimmer Train (http://www.glimmertrain.com), an outstanding fiction magazine put out by two sisters. That is an expensive example, but worth taking note of for the future. Other than that, play around with some publishing software, like MS Publisher, but keep in mind that that can be limiting as well as liberating.

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e magazines
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kristen
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kris27696@aol.com
Date & Time
5/27/2004 2:03:42 PM
how would i go about setting up an e magazine?

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re: e magazines
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Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
5/28/2004 10:29:48 AM
If I were going to try to do a magazine online, I would do it as a web site that requires a subscription to enter, then send out a periodic e-mail message giving subscribers the first paragraph or a synopsis of the articles and other features in the web-based magazine. The idea is to tantalize the subscriber into going to the site to read more and be exposed to your advertisers. The trouble with sending a whole magazine through e-mail is that it has been proven by many failed e-magazines before that people on the whole don't care to scroll down through a long e-magazine. Also there is the bandwidth problem - sending a large e-mail to hundreds or thousands of addresses eats up a lot of power and your web host, ISP or mailing service is probably going to charge you a premium for it. Think of the e-mail you send out as the front page of a newspaper. If the reader is attracted by the headlines, they'll buy the whole paper.

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magazine computer models
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caroline
E-mail
caroline@earlyadopterconsulting
Date & Time
6/1/2004 9:31:12 PM
Could you recommend any computer software models for publishing a consumer title? I am looking for senario planning for sales and circulation variables. I know they exist, I just can't find a review or list of them. Caroline

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re: magazine computer mod
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Tom Person
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editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
6/2/2004 11:30:26 AM
I don't have any particular software to recommend, but if you go to "Circulation Management" magazine's web site (www.circman.com), and search for computer model, they have some good articles to help you out. "Modeling for Controlled Circulation" is one of them.

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book publishing
Name
Franci
E-mail
FranciLG@hotmail.com
Date & Time
6/2/2004 11:00:41 PM
I'm interested in starting a small literary publishing house -- poetry chapbooks and broadsides to start. I'm not sure if non-profit or for profit is more advantageous to me, and how to establish relationships with distributors, and I haven't found any books that deal specifically with these and other small publisher issues (not self-publishing or generic small business advice). Can you offer any suggestions to help me get started? Thanks!

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re: book publishing
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
6/3/2004 10:11:10 AM
See my articles here on the site on "Grants" and "The Role of Literary Publishing". The question of non-profit and profit depends on your aptitude. If you can deal with the paperwork of maintaining non-profit status and writing grant proposals, that is a good way to go for a literary publisher. If not, it can be hell. Check out the CLMP web site at www.clmp.org for non-profit information. Distributors are tough. They are not inclined to work with small publishers, especially literary ones. If you live in a metropolitan area, try approaching bookstores yourself. If you have an active arts community, get involved. You'll learn more from other artists, craftspeople, and publishers about selling in your local market than you could from any book. Work with local colleges, bookstores and coffeehouses to sponsor readings and book fairs. Finally, use the internet. Build a web site to make your books available to as many readers as possible.

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magazine publishing
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don dembinski
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none given
Date & Time
6/3/2004 8:00:46 PM
I am new to this site and new to magazine publishing. Please share with me your experience with small press printers (500 copies or less). What are fair rates and how does one find the best deals?

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new magazine
Name
don
E-mail
dembinski@wayne.edu
Date & Time
6/3/2004 8:13:49 PM
How much money should we plan on having to begin a new literary magazine with a small circulation to start and a specific demographic?

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re: magazine publishing
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Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
6/4/2004 3:13:38 PM
The good news is that it is easier than every to find short run printers. When I started in the 1970's it was hard to find a resonably priced printer who would do a print run of less than 1,000. For rates, try PrintVendors.com. They give you quotes from a variety of printers, so you can compare. They also have a "Magazine Printing Guide" that may answer a lot of your wquestions.

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re: new magazine
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
6/4/2004 3:24:11 PM
How much money you will have to spend depends on the types of printing and binding you want to do and how much of the work you are willing to do yourself. If you use black in on inexpensive paper, remain within the page size and margins specified by your printer, and do the binding yourself with a stapler, you'll keep the cost to a minimum. Everything else adds to the cost: color illustrations, illustrations that go to the edge of the page, glued (perfect) binding, odd sized pages, every color added to the cover, etc. If you do a 32-page simple chapbook-style magazine, you can probably do it for under a dollar a copy. If you do a university-type full color, 128 page literary magazine, for 500 copies, you may be paying $7-$10 a copy. For a fancy magazine like that you will need to publish thousands of copies to get a reasonable per copy price.

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Starting a magazine
Name
Katarina
E-mail
yekatarina@netscape.net
Date & Time
6/10/2004 4:05:22 PM
I am a recent college graduate and I have a friend who draws the most amazing images of women. One of his pieces got me thinking about starting a women's magazine, but I don't know where to begin. Are there any helpful books that you could recommend, especially for someone who has had no experience whatsoever in the business world?

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re: Starting a magazine
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
6/10/2004 5:10:47 PM
The best place to start is back at your college. I know you just got out, but working on a school paper or magazine could give you invaluable practical experience. Other than that, try getting on as an intern at a magazine near you. As for books, I don't know of any that would cover your situation, but you should check out www.publishinghelp.com. It has lots of information for startup magazine publishers. And search for "magazine publishing" in About.com.

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starting magazine
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margaret egbe
E-mail
margareteriya@yahoo.com
Date & Time
6/19/2004 9:24:31 AM
two of my friends want to start a magazine for the modern christian woman in nigeria. one of us has had prior experience in a newspaper house but the other twohave had little or no experience in writing but show potential in the art. i will like some advice on the cost implications of his venture and other tips on starting a world class magazine. thanks a lot and look forward to your reply.

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re: starting magazine
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
6/21/2004 11:14:22 AM
I am afraid I have no idea what the cost would be for publishing a magazine in Nigeria. I would think it would be very important for you to start networking with other international Christian magazines, particularly having to do with women, in order to get you magazine's name out in the public and to help you get a better idea of the market. Also, make sure you send press releases and ask advice of your church denomination's international council. To be a world class magazine you need to be involved in the world community as it applies to your subject.

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Editorial services
Name
Charlie
E-mail
crdb69@yahoo.com
Date & Time
6/23/2004 5:18:20 PM
Newspapers have access to organizations such as AP, UPI and a myriad of other agencies that provide stories to supplement their "in house" editorial budgets. Is there anything similar in the magzine industry?, a virtual stock agency for magazine stories? Where can I find them?

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re: Editorial services
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
6/24/2004 10:18:17 AM
There are services like that for newsletters, but usually they supply generic filler pieces that are not at all timely. I did find one service providing magazine articles at boatwife.freeservers.com (no www in front). But I do not know of any company with the stature of AP or UPI offering articles specifically for magazines.

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re: re: Editorial service
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Charlie
E-mail
none given
Date & Time
6/24/2004 2:57:01 PM
Thanks for the help. Great site!!!

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naming a new mag
Name
Tabitha
E-mail
tabithadmoore@bham.rr.com
Date & Time
6/25/2004 4:03:48 PM
I am in the process of launching a regional women's publication in Alabama. When it comes to choosing a name for my publication, how to I go about checking for copyright or trademark conflicts. I don't want to choose a name that someone else has legal rights to.

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re: naming a new mag
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
6/25/2004 5:23:12 PM
You should start with an internet search for the name using Google or another major search engine. You can search for trademarks on the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office web site at www.uspto.gov. If you can't find any matches between those, you are going to be pretty safe. If your magazine title has the name of your county, region, or state, check their official web sites for "assumes names" or DBA's ("doing business as"). Where I am, in Texas, you have to file an assumed name form in order to do business in the state (including opening a checking account or obtaining a tax permit). If none of those turns up a match, and you are still concerned, having a lawyer conduct a trademark search is the most your can do. Copyrights do not apply to names of publications.

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educational mag
Name
Tiaya
E-mail
mssian79@aol.com
Date & Time
7/4/2004 3:53:08 PM
I am interested in starting a magazine targeted at african-american youth ages 12-18. I envision it being an educational/resource magazine and see it being marketed to schools primarily, until it takes off of course. I am a teacher in atlanta and plan to target that market initially. My dilema is I don't know where to go from here. Can you provide me with any resources and your opinion on how well this type of publication would fair in the market. Thanks

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Software for designing ma
Name
Rohit
E-mail
rohitsax@yahoo.com
Date & Time
7/5/2004 2:35:18 AM
Hi! What software is used to design and publish magazines? Do we use sw like quark for this? Do printers simply take the output files from this software and print the magazines?

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re: Software for designin
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
7/5/2004 5:55:18 PM
Quark is very popular for magazines; so are the Adobe and Corel products. You can deliver your magazine to the printer in output files, but before you get too far into it talk to your printer to get their suggestions for the types of software to use as well as going over the physical specifications for the magazine. If you don't have a printer, include those points when you interview printers.

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Quality News letter
Name
Atul Jain
E-mail
atulja@hclcomnet.co.in
Date & Time
7/8/2004 8:17:48 AM
I want to make a news letter for quality activities conducted and planned which is to be intresting and people will read it religiously and give their suggestions

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re: educational mag
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
7/9/2004 11:55:17 AM
Being a teacher yourself certainly helps. I would contact the distributors that currently supply magazines to your district and see if any of them would be interested in distributing your magazine. For their names, try your school librarian and whoever handles educational materials purchasing for your district. Stirring up interest among other teachers would help, too. Once you have a better idea what the distributors, purchasers and teachers (and students!) would like to see in such a magazine, you will be in a good position to plan it out to fit a ready-made market. You may even find some sponsors along the way.

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Marketing a new magazine
Name
Regina
E-mail
regina@netbahamas.com
Date & Time
7/17/2004 7:20:10 PM
Right now I am in the process of starting a brand new magazine, I have been fortunate enough to have been a reporter at the leading newspaper in the Bahamas, The Tribune, which has given me a lot of contacts but what I am trying to find out is how to market my magazine around the caribbean. The magazine deals with issues like Breast Cancer, Ovarian Cancer and other women related issues. It will also have information on restaurants, health and entertainment.

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African-American Pre Teen
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Natasha
E-mail
simonewrites@yahoo.com
Date & Time
7/19/2004 2:34:08 PM
I am in the process of beginning a regional (NY/NJ)magazine for African-American teens (between the ages of 13-17) circulation list on 5000 to begin. I am having a difficult time finding statistics on this age group and their buying habits. Any suggestions?

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re: African-American Pre
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Tom Person
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editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
7/20/2004 9:55:12 AM
You can try the American Demographics site at www.demographics.com. There are also www.ethnicmajority.com and www.ethnicprintmedia.com/African. An internet search for "African American Demographics" should give you a lot more leads.

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Book trade in nigeria
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akowe
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oshikowa@yahoo.com
Date & Time
7/22/2004 9:51:03 AM
I represent publishing companies in the Uk, we wish to trade with individuals and organisations involved in the book trade in Nigeria as well as other countries in Africa. What does this involve in your country?

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re: Marketing a new magaz
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Chelsea
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none given
Date & Time
7/25/2004 12:32:22 PM
What is your magazine's age group?

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publisher for new idea
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cindy hilzer
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bfecindy@aol.com
Date & Time
7/26/2004 2:26:27 AM
I have, what seems to be, a great idea but do not have a clue as to where I can locate a publisher willing to consider any new ideas. To the best of my knowledge, what I have created/designed has never been created. I have the material to submit for my idea, now looking for another interested party...a publisher. All that have been told seem to think it's wonderful and are suprised someone hasn't already marketed it. Potential to reach businesses around the world. Please advise if you can, any advice will be greatly appreciated. Thank-you!

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starting a newsletter
Name
Josh
E-mail
jdjuice@sbcglobal.net
Date & Time
7/26/2004 7:50:20 PM
I am seriously interested in starting a printed newsletter that would mail monthly. I'm trying to make this a for-profit business that would eventually allow me to stop working full time. Is this still possible with a newsletter, or is there too much competition with e-zines and other e-stuff?

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Legal Issues in Photograph
Name
Maria
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mkakoulas@earthlink.net
Date & Time
7/27/2004 10:51:13 AM
I'm working on a fashion magazine start-up and was wondering if we need to obtain permission from the designers whose clothes appear in our models. (The images are our own.) For example, if our model is wearing Chanel boots, do we need to get permission from Chanel before we run the photo?

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patent info
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Amber
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Amberkalynn29@aol.com
Date & Time
7/27/2004 10:31:23 PM
Before I begin anything, do I need to obtain a patent for the name of my magazine and if so how do I go about obtaining one. Also, is it a good idea to begin the magazine as a newsletter and then work my way up to a full fledged mag?

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re: patent info
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Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
7/28/2004 10:03:04 AM
You can't patent the title of a magazine. You could get a trademark on the title as a logo, but that would be very expensive. The best thing to do is get your newsletter started and apply for an ISSN (see other messages on this subject). That doesn't stop anyone else from using your title, but yours will be the only publication recognized officially by that name. As to starting as a newsletter or magazine, I'd start as a newsletter to get a feel for what your readers want and then expand later.

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re: Legal Issues in Photo
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Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
7/28/2004 10:14:24 AM
I'm no lawyer, but I don't believe you need that permission, unless you are showing designs that have not been released. Common sense would say that once clothes are made available to the public, the design is also in the public domain. You should be free to photograph, describe, praise or criticize the clothes as you wish.

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re: starting a newsletter
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
7/28/2004 10:27:03 AM
The e-stuff really seldom works. A lot of people have tried it, but there are too many free e-newsletters and other free information sources online for for-profit e-publications to have much of a chance. So, the answer is that e-zines are not really a factor as competition. If you have an idea for a newsletter that has unique value for readers and is focused on a specific subject, you can make it. That said, you should also have a web site to support the newsletter.

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re: publisher for new ide
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
7/28/2004 10:31:11 AM
You can start by looking for publishers in Writer's Market (which you can find in any library or bookstore). That, and other directories for writers, lists publishers and the kinds of material they are interested in.

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do you think writers woul
Name
Keith
E-mail
Katese@msn.com
Date & Time
7/28/2004 6:24:38 PM
i am a graphic designer in the process of starting a magazine, (and no, i am not the greatest writer). im still thinking of a nitch thats not out there right now to start my magazine. what i would like to do is gather names of people interested in trading there skills for skills. being an illustrator i can trade my art skills for writing skills, or %50 trade %50 cash. sounds like a good idea, hope it can happen.Tom how do you feel about my idea?

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re: do you think writers
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Tom Person
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editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
7/29/2004 11:51:14 AM
What you are suggesting is in the grand tradition of small press. From the 1950's though the 1970's (up until desktop publishing allowed publishers to become isolated) publishers would trade on their strengths in order to get their work out. One publisher may have also been a printer, another had graphics skills, another might be a papermaker, another a writer and reviewer. They created co-ops formally or informally to share their skills, usually on a local or regional level (New York, Northern California, the Pacific Northwest, and so on). Contact your local arts comission to see who is doing what and then hook up through arts events or book fairs.

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newsletter pricing
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Josh
E-mail
jdjuice@sbcglobal.net
Date & Time
8/1/2004 8:08:46 PM
Tom, what is a good average rate to charge for a monthly consumer newsletter? I noticed that you used to charge $15, but I've seen some as high as $90. I would hate to start out too high or low, because changing the rate during the year seems unprofessional. Is there a way to test the waters on price before beginning publication?

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re: newsletter pricing
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
8/10/2004 8:59:26 AM
You're right about starting out too high or low. I underpriced my newsletter and could never catch up. Ultimately the price of the newsletter depends on how useful and unique the information is that you have to share. A financial newsletter can cost $5,000 or more, but it had better have the potential of returning much more than that to the subscriber through investment advice. Here are a few ideas for testing the waters: 1) Start out by sending the newsletter free to experts in the field and use their feedback to gauge its value. 2) Offer the newsletter at a charter subscription rate until you get a feeling for what the market will allow. 3) Do like magazines and have a set base ("newsstand") price that is several times the subscription price. That way you can raise the subscription rates and it will still look like a bargain next to the base rate.

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Fonts in magazines
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Rohit
E-mail
none given
Date & Time
8/15/2004 4:21:24 AM
What is the guideline for using fonts in text matter in magazines? I read that text should be serif fonts and headings in sans serif. Is there a guideline for this? What fonts are used for text in magazines like FHM and Maxim?

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re: Fonts in magazines
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
8/15/2004 7:46:09 AM
You'll find that most magazines and books with large blocks of text use serif fonts like Times New Roman, Garamond, Century Schoolbook, and Palatino. It is easier for the eye to follow serif fonts where the letters appear almost connected, than sans serif fonts where the letters feel more separated. Sans serif fonts are better for small blocks of text or headlines. I don't know which fonts are used for those magazines, but if they aren't varieties of Times or Schoolbook, they are probably close.

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Source Trouble!
Name
Katrina
E-mail
katrina@sci-ville.com
Date & Time
8/18/2004 4:26:35 PM
Hello, Mr. Person! I love your website! The information has been extremely valuable! Anyway, I've got an online magazine that is starting very soon, but now I've hit a bit of a snag. I've been getting information from various websites and other sources (and of course crediting them in my article). However, I've had a little trouble with e-mailing some of these people, those who are in the field, to ask them specific questions and not only are they not very cooperative (all they have done so far is refer me back to the page I've already seen, where I got the e-mail address in the first place), but now I fear there may be a legal issue with using the information at all. Just to clarify, I'm not publishing this online magazine for profit, it's just for fun, as I won't be making any money off it anyway. Also, the information I get can be found in a number of unrelated sources, and I'm pretty sure it is not copyrighted. Also, I paraphrase everything, nothing is verbatim. So do you have any advice? Thank you so much!

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re: Source Trouble!
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Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
8/19/2004 7:24:53 AM
The best way to cover yourself is to state in the e-mail that if they do not contact you in a certain amount of time or answer the question, you will assume that they agree with the information as you understand it. Then, if possible with your e-mail program, get confirmation that the e-mail was delivered and read. That way you show that you made a reasonable attempt to confirm the information.

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small press
Name
ilyana othman bakar
E-mail
aizura@yahoo.com
Date & Time
8/21/2004 1:43:23 AM
in your opinion, what are the assets and liabilities of being published by a small press?

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re: small press
Name
Tom Person
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editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
8/21/2004 9:51:43 PM
A lot of that depends on the small press - how small it is, how well they market their titles, and how they pay their authors. If you can find their titles in a bookstore, that is a good sign. The advantages of publishing with a small press are that you will get more personal attention that you may with a large publisher, it is unlikely that they will option the book and then not publish it or delay it indefinately, and you will probably have more say in the design and marketing of it. You also don't need an agent to approach a small press. On the down side, any small business could go out of business at any time, you may not make a lot of money, and they may not have the funds or experience to market your book well. Still, the important thing is to get your work into print. So, check out any publisher before you let them have your work. Look them up in "Writer's Market", "Books in Print", look for them in the large bookstores, and search for information on them on the internet. You can always use that first book as a learning experience and stepping stone to find an even better publisher for your later work. But you aren't going to get anywhere without taking a few chances. The publisher is going to be taking a chance on you, so you need to take a leap of faith (backed by research) yourself.

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Imprints
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Ruggles
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none given
Date & Time
8/22/2004 8:50:34 AM
What are typical publishing companies' business arrangments with Imprints they want to represent? Is there a percentage of retail that they take as with distributors?

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re: Imprints
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Tom Person
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editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
8/22/2004 9:59:44 AM
An imprint is usually owned by the publisher - either through acquisition or spin-off. The imprint provides an identifiable brand name for a type of book. A large publishing corporation may have separate imprints for paperback classics, childrens' books, romance novels, business books, how-to, cookbooks, and any other category of book that they publish. If a publisher wants to get into, or expand their presence in, a genre where a smaller publisher is dominant, they will try to buy out the smaller publisher. I do not know of any cases where a larger publisher has taken on distribution of a smaller publishers books without either acquiring that publisher or acquiring reprint rights to their individual titles.

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re: re: Imprints
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Ruggles
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none given
Date & Time
8/23/2004 2:55:32 PM
Let's say that a larger publisher is in fact going to distribute our first book under our imprint. What is the percentage range of net receipts that a publisher will take?

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re: re: re: Imprints
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Tom Person
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editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
8/26/2004 12:21:44 PM
If that is the case, I'd expect the larger publisher to take 20% to 40% of the net.

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relocating magazine
Name
Dianna
E-mail
cairodianne@hotmail.com
Date & Time
9/6/2004 2:55:00 AM
Hi Tom, your site is great and has given me some good information. I currently have a magazine that is published and distributed from Africa. I want to begin from the USA as that is where the bulk of my distribution goes. I have registered a corporation in Delaware. Now I need to know if I need to have any type of National publishing permit/license? I realize getting an ISSN is beneficial. Can my corporation copyright the magazine and act as publisher? So I need tax agreements in every state I mail the magazine to? It will not be sold on the news stand.

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re: relocating magazine
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
9/6/2004 2:49:26 PM
Yes, your corporation can publish the magazine. No, you do not need to have tax agreements with all the states. Check on Delaware sales taxes, but other than sales in-state you don't have to worry about sales tax. There is no national tax or license that specifically applies to publishers, altough you will have to pay income tax like any other individual in the U.S. It would not hurt to consult with the lawyer who helped you register the corporation about tax liability. Basically, the corporation will be responsible for state, national and local taxes, so you would be wise to consult with your lawyer to figure out which you are responsible for.

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Starting My Own Magazine
Name
Kelvin
E-mail
smartperson38128@yahoo.com
Date & Time
9/14/2004 3:11:05 PM
Hey.I am 16 years old and plan on starting my own magazine.I just need to know what are the startint points and the type of people who helps create and publish a magazine!

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re: Starting My Own Magaz
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
9/14/2004 5:40:16 PM
At 16, your best starting point is to try to get on as an intern at a magazine or newspaper in your area and/or work on your school magazine or newspaper. Other than that, you might start with an online magazine. That is much cheaper and will reach more people faster than you could with a printed one. Let your imagination go wild, then follow that up with patience and determination and you'll do great things.

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thanks
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carlos
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none given
Date & Time
9/21/2004 6:31:38 PM
Mr, Person i would like to thank you for this wonderfull website and all of the knowledge you bring to the table. Thank you for giving the normal person a starting point and a direction when it comes to starting up a magazine. I had no clue on how to get going but now i have a better sense of it thank you .

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re: thanks
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Tom Person
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editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
9/21/2004 7:11:10 PM
Well, thank you, too. I am encouraged that there are people still brave enough to start magazines. It may seem that there are roadblocks everywhere you turn, especially from my advice, but there are even more opportunities. There are limitations, but only if you follow the conservative path. If you are willing and able to do without conventional success, you can reach unconventional rewards.

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Magazine Start Up
Name
Carlos
E-mail
los0084@yahoo.com
Date & Time
9/25/2004 12:32:15 PM
Mr. Person, I was wondering how to go about getting a sample of a magazine in order to approach advertisers. I am assuming this is not something I can do at my local Kinkos, so do I need to go to a publisher, and is so what do I take them? Pictures? Articles? Also, you are a consultant, correct? How do I find a consultant - maybe via phone or in person - to help with the whole start up process. I am in the Denver area. Thank you again!!!!

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font size
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Jim Corrigan
E-mail
jimcorrigans@aol.com
Date & Time
9/26/2004 4:07:28 AM
Is there a recomended font size and font type used in magazines and newspapers

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re: Magazine Start Up
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
9/27/2004 10:31:10 AM
Actually, you probably could do it at Kinko's. Lay out the magazine in your graphics software and then have them print it on a color laser. But the best idea would probably be to get together with a graphic artist and have them make up the sample for you. If you have a good business plan, you could probably get by with just a cover and some sample pages. The important thing is to be able to clearly convey to the advertisers that you have a reasonable plan, you know what you are doing, and that you have the resources and fortitude to follow through on the project. As to the second part of your message, I am not a consultant. Check out www.publishinghelp.com. They are affiliated with a magazine consultant.

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re: font size
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
9/27/2004 10:35:33 AM
I don't know that there is a specific font, but you want one that has serifs, like Times New Roman or Bookman, as opposed to a sans serif font like Helvetica or Arial. The important thing is that it is simple and easy to read. It is also hard to specify a size because a 10pt font in one face may be larger than a 10pt font in another. But I would think between 8 and 10 points would be the average size used.

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using adobe acrobat
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jeanette
E-mail
woodychip
Date & Time
9/27/2004 6:01:30 PM
I would like to create ebooks to sell on the net. I have got Acrobat 5.0. How do i get and where permission (license and copyright). Then how get access to put the site to link for potential customers to download acrobat reader. HELP HELP HELP. thanks jeanette

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re: using adobe acrobat
Name
Tom Person
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editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
9/28/2004 7:12:12 PM
If you are doing these from existing books, you need to contact the publishers (and their addresses should be in the books). If you cannot find their addresses on the books or the web, try Writer's Market - most publishers are listed there. For the Acrobat link, go to www.adobe.com. But at this point most computers come with Acrobat, so the link will be a courtesy for those who want to upgrade to the latest version.

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Consulants vs. Publicists
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Tom Person
E-mail
edtior@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
10/4/2004 9:10:53 AM
If you are starting out as a book (or magazine) publisher, you may be considering working with a consultant to help you get started. If you are on a tight budget, and can only afford to hire one professional, I would suggest getting a publicist first. (There is a good article about Publicists under Publisher Resources on this site.) The reason is that your main concern when starting out should be to get readers. The way your book looks, how you keep your accounts, how to hire a printer and graphic artist -- those are not trival concerns, but you can work them out by reading a few books. The most important thing is to make the media and public aware of your publications. That is also the most difficult thing. So if you must hire someone, look into publicists first. Later, if your business needs some tweaking to operate better, go to a consultant.

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re: Consulants vs. Public
Name
Cynthia
E-mail
Cannread@aol.com
Date & Time
10/11/2004 1:12:26 AM
Hi Tom, Thank you so much for this fabulous website! It has been one of the most helpful tools I’ve found on the Internet. Like many others visitors to this site I am writing you because I am starting a magazine. I am also starting a publishing company for authors who wish to self-publish. So far I have completed or am working on the following: Named magazine and publishing company, Registered with my state and local officials, Developing my Business Plan, Having website developed, Filing ISSN, Bartering for articles, Requested pricing from printers, Looking at distributors, Working on layout, Getting surveys for my demographics, Identifying potential advertisers, and Praying—A LOT. Have I missed anything? The magazine is a Christian lifestyle magazine.

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MS Publisher
Name
Erica
E-mail
erica-rios@sbcglobal.net
Date & Time
10/12/2004 9:26:30 PM
Hello, I am starting my own magazine. I've been using Microsoft Publisher and Microsoft Photodraw. However, a business associate of mine (he's involved in a magazine that is already established) said that he wouldn't use Publisher, because I guess it is harder to put the magazine in PDF Files. He told me to use Quark, Indesign or Pagemaker. I downloaded a 30 day trial of Pagemaker, but I am clueless as how to use it. I'm trying to keep from forking the money for those software, plus, Publisher is sooo much easier to use. But I want a quality magazine. How can I make Publisher files into PDF Files? Can I just cut and paste onto the Pagemaker file and save it or do you agree with my business associate?

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re: MS Publisher
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
10/13/2004 3:06:15 PM
The Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) has instructions for creating PDF files using MS Publisher 2003 and the Adobe PDF software. The real issue though is MS Publisher. In the long run, you are going to want to use software that is widely used in the magazine industry, not because there is anything particularly wrong with Publisher, but you do need to be concerned with compatibility. If you ever need to hire a graphic artist or get some help laying out the magazine, it will be much easier to find someone and bring them up to speed quickly if you are using industry-standard software. It will also be easier to work with other publishing professionals. You may have to take a course or two to get the hang of Pagemaker, but it will be worth the investment. You will probably find that Pagemaker is much more versatile and powerful than MS Publisher. In the meantime, use Publisher to get started. It is better to forge ahead than put it off just because you can’t afford a certain software. By the way, have you tried opening a Publisher file directly into Pagemaker? I haven’t, but one brand of software is often configured to open a competitor’s files. The result may not be what you expect, but it may be better than starting from scratch.

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re: re: Consulants vs. Pu
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
10/13/2004 3:08:42 PM
WOW! Sounds like you have everything covered. Good luck and let me know how it goes.

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how to start a magazine
Name
ifrah
E-mail
ifra_fatma@hotmail.com
Date & Time
10/19/2004 6:08:19 AM
tom.i want to start a muslim magazine in east africa.i have researched the demography and there is a market for it.kindly advice me on steps to follow when starting a magazine.

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re: how to start a magazi
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
10/20/2004 5:29:19 PM
I really don't know anything about doing business in East Africa, but I would start by finding out if there is a magazine publishers association or just a publishers association. You might try the African Publishers Network (www.apnet.org). Hans Zell Publishing (www.hanszell.co.uk/navtitle.shtml) has an extensive list of African publishing organizations. You might also try MBendi (www.mbendi.co.za), which seems to have a lot of information about doing business in Africa.

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school magazine
Name
Randy mazomba
E-mail
randy15z@yahoo.com
Date & Time
10/27/2004 3:32:37 AM
I want to start a regional school magazine covering more than 50 schools. need ideas from any similar mags..

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re: school magazine
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
10/27/2004 11:12:55 AM
You might ask your regional chapter of the National Education Association (www.nea.org) if they can suggest any magazines, if the magazine is for teachers. If the magazine is for parents, check with the PTA (www.pta.org). If it is for students, eduScapes has a section on school magazines at www.eduscapes.com/tap/topic97.htm

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business model for self-p
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Tim Allston
E-mail
info@ego-holicrecovery.com
Date & Time
11/1/2004 9:51:10 PM
Laughing Bear: Thanks for your Newsletter #129 on business modeling; it's helping me "right-size" my thinking. Help! Can you now direct me to see/review some business models for my upcoming self-published, self-help book, Confessions of a Recovering Ego-holic? Thanks. Tim Allston

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re: business model for se
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
11/3/2004 7:26:51 AM
For a self-help model, I'd look at Chicken Soup of the Soul (www.chickensoup.com) as something to strive for. You might also get something from Ten Speed Press (www.tenspeed.com) and Running Press (www.runningpress.com), both of which started out as small presses. I would also go to the bookstore and look for books of a similar scope to yours (single title self-help publishers, books with a humorous slant toward psychology and personalities, etc.).

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school magazine
Name
jean
E-mail
jsacca18@yahoo.com
Date & Time
11/14/2004 3:22:27 AM
i am considering starting a magazine in my town to help support the sports programs and also make a profit for myself. i have no experience in this area. can you tell me how to get started?

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re: school magazine
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
tom@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
11/16/2004 5:51:00 PM
I would start by making friends with the coaches and joining the PTA. For a magazine like yours, networking is everything. You need word of mouth from the coaches to establish yourself as a reputable resource. And you need the PTA to get the word around. I would start with a newsletter featuring something the local paper does not. If they cover the games, you can interview players and coaches. Fill in the information gaps between what the local media reports and what the schools and parents actually care about. Go for the personal touch. As you get better known, work your way up in publication values with advertising - from small newsletter to more pages, then to a magazine or tabloid format. In a small locale you need to be trusted before people will buy into what you are doing, so budget your expenses accordingly. No one will care if you are photocopying your newsletter if you are giving them information they can't get anywhere else.

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Sizing Question
Name
Cosmos
E-mail
none given
Date & Time
11/21/2004 1:57:16 PM
I am currently writing a book. As a total newbie to the publishing industry, I have a major question perhaps some of you can help me with. The book I am writing is very graphical, each page is a collection of design and text elements, so it cannot be easily resized. It seems to me that the thing to do is pick a eventual printing size and design the entire book to that. Are there standard sizes for a coffee table book? Ones that will be cheaper or more accepted? I am probably going to finish the book shop it around, and self publish if nothing works out. I have looked at many printers on the web but I don't see standardized sizing... Any advice?

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re: Sizing Question
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Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
11/21/2004 8:46:48 PM
A coffee table book is a special project when it comes to page size, because it really depends on the paper you end up using and the size of the printer's press, so it doesn't lend itself to standardized sizing. I would try to find a printer first and then size the book to their specifications to get the best book for your printing dollar. I'm big on buying American, but if I were doing a color coffee table book, I would take a look at the printers in India and Hong Kong. Both have reputations for excellent quality and low prices. Take a look at www.indiamart.com for an idea of what is available in India. I don't have a web site for Hong Kong printers, but just do an internet search.

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ISBN
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hashim
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hashimladus@yahoo.com
Date & Time
11/27/2004 4:17:24 AM
I want to self publish a book in Nigeria.could you please furnish me with information on how to get my own ISBN?

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re: ISBN
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Tom Person
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editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
11/27/2004 11:51:55 AM
The address for ISBN in Nigeria is: The ISBN information for Nigeria is: National Bibliographic Control Dept., National Library of Nigeria, Nigerian ISBN Agency, Attn. Dr. I. Oketunji, 4, Wesley Street, P.M.B. 12626, Lagos.

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Magazine Conventions
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Slang
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none given
Date & Time
11/29/2004 5:53:32 AM
Tom sometime ago and somewere on this site , you had mentioned about Magazine Conventions. I looked around on your site and I couldnt find the name of the Convention, could you please state the name of this convention again please!!!

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re: Magazine Conventions
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Tom Person
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editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
11/30/2004 7:05:08 AM
I can't find anything specifically about magazine conventions either, but there is the American Magazine Conference. In October 2005, it will be help in Puerto Rico. See www.magazine.org/events_and_seminars/conferences/american_magazine_conference/ for details.

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standard operations budge
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Tabitha
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getmore@bham.rr.com
Date & Time
12/1/2004 2:50:06 PM
Does anyone know if there is an industry standard operational budget for publishing a four color monthly? I'm looking for a sample budget to base a new project on. I'm looking for something that discusses percentages so that it can be easily customized. Thanks, Tabitha

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re: standard operations b
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Tom Person
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editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
12/3/2004 8:58:13 PM
I don't know of anything like this for publishers, but it is a great idea.

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self publishing
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renee
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goosecreekp9@aol.com
Date & Time
12/21/2004 7:34:32 PM
Do you need a ibsn number if you are self publshing

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self publishing
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renee
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goosecreekp9@aol.com
Date & Time
12/21/2004 7:34:33 PM
Do you need a ibsn number if you are self publshing

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re: self publishing
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Tom Person
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editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
12/22/2004 11:11:22 AM
You need an ISBN to sell the book to bookstores and libraries, to get a copyright and for any number of other important purposes even if you publish the book yourself. Fortunately it is easy to get ISBN's and very inexpensive. Go to www.isbn.org. The minimum cost is $19.95 for 10 ISBN's.

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sample products
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keith
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Katese@msn.com
Date & Time
12/22/2004 2:46:57 PM
I notice in some mags products are sent to differnt magazines so they can right up reviews on there products . What is the best way to get major brands to send a new low budget magazine samples, If any??

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re: sample products
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Tom Person
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editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
12/22/2004 7:03:49 PM
Once you have a couple issues out, you can approach manufacturers, publishers and other vendors about reviewing their products or services. This is one of the perks of being a magazine publisher, but it won't likely happen until you show that you can reach their audience. As a new publisher, I would write a professional sounding letter explaining who you are writing for and why they need to know about the company's product. A really good letter can make up for years of experience (and get you some wonderful products to review), so have someone who has strong language skills look over your proposal letter before sending it out.

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Wannabe Writer
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Jeffrey
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jlwilliams22@aol.com
Date & Time
12/29/2004 3:14:55 PM
I am a young up and coming writer from NYC. I have established over 70 credits in just over a year. My question is how do I go about finding the proper venues for my work when many publishers look for experienced or established writers? Also, what tradepublications or websites should I look to in my search for a job as a columnist? Should I have a portfolio combined and if so, what should be in it? Your assistance would be appreciated greatly. You may email me at jlwilliams22@aol.com

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Yahoo Groups
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Keith
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none given
Date & Time
1/3/2005 6:22:01 PM
I found certain Yahoo Groups have thousands of active members, As a question to Tom and this group, Whats a good suggestion to get them to subscribe or buy a persons magazine. I thought of having contest, one for subscrbers and one for non subscrbers, of course the subscribers prize would be alot more lucrative, to intice nonsubsrcibers to subscribe.....thats mine whats yours people.

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re: Wannabe Writer
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Tom Person
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editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
1/4/2005 9:05:03 AM
If you have over 70 writing credits, you are an experienced writer. If you got paid for any of them, you are professional as well. If you want to be a columnist, you need to have a portfolio of your work. At a writers conference I went to this Fall, a columnist suggested including the cover of each magazine your aritcles have appeared in, and table of contents if your article was featured, as well as the articles you have written. Then your best bet will be to approach the publications you are interested in directly, and submit a proposal for your column and the portfolio. It would definately help to sell an article to a magazine before asking to for a job as a columnist.

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Mentioning brand names in
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Stacy
E-mail
stacysfamilystuff@yahoo.com
Date & Time
1/6/2005 6:20:13 AM
I absolutely LOVE, LOVE your site. It is the best I have came across as far as give-ing direct answers. Well, my question is this--if I mention the name of a product in an article I am writting (for example, if I say "You should try out the new Strawberry Breeze Shampoo from SAUVE" or I write, "You should go to WALMART and buy the new PROCTOR AND GAMBLE TOASTER") or if I use a famous person name in an article (Oprah, Micheal Jackson Brittney Spears, etc.)? I have noticed that on some of the craft and cooking shows that I watch they will often time cover over the name of a product. Does this apply to newsletter writting also. If you use these names you will have to pay them ???? Where could I find more information on this subject? Thank you

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ISSN
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Stacy
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none given
Date & Time
1/6/2005 6:27:28 AM
#7 on the ISSN Application Form ask for Publisher/if I put Self-Publish in that block would that be acceptable? Also I could not get a clear understanding if I had to send in a sample copy or not if my newsletter is new and will not be published until later on this year? Thanks again

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Brand names
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Stacy
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none given
Date & Time
1/6/2005 9:42:14 AM
Concerning the question about brand names and famous names, I forgot to mention I would be charging a subscription price for this newsletter.

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re: Yahoo Groups
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Tom Person
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editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
1/7/2005 2:00:00 PM
I would post the message about the contest. And it may also be a productive idea to offer a sample copy for free through the Yahoo group.

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re: Mentioning brand name
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Tom Person
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editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
1/7/2005 2:18:32 PM
You can talk about famous people without any problems as long as you don't say something that is no true. That is part of the cost of being a celebrity. The same pretty much goes for products. As long as you are telling someone to buy them, even at a specific store, no one is going to have a problem with that. The manufacturers get picky if you use their product in a story as a generic, such as Kleenex for facial tissues, but they certainly don't mind if you tell people to by their specific product. The reason the craft and cooking shows cover up the brand name is because the manufacturer refuses to pay for the "product placement" (in other words, showing their brand name on the show). So you are fine.

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re: Brand names
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Tom Person
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editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
1/7/2005 2:20:39 PM
That doesn't make a difference.

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re: ISSN
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Tom Person
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editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
1/7/2005 2:27:55 PM
If you are self-publishing you can put in your name or put in the name of your publishing company, even if it is the name of your newsletter and "press" or "publishing". You can send in a mock-up of your newsletter if the first issue is not available.

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re: E-publishing
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Rodney Weems
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RAWeems@aol.com
Date & Time
1/9/2005 7:29:25 PM
Hi Marni, I was wondering if this was the Marni Jordan from Colorado Springs and Japan that I once knew. If so, I would love to hear from you sometime! On a whim I did a web search tonigh, hoping I might come across your name. Though I know you were married shortly after returning from Japan, I though it might be nice to hear how you were doing. I'll look forward to the possibility that you're the same person and to hearing how things have been. Warmly, R.

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re: re: business model fo
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tim allston
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info@egoholicrecovery.com
Date & Time
1/10/2005 9:52:11 PM
Thanks, Tom, for the direction. I'll keep you posted. TA

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Newsletter
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Linda
E-mail
missrandle@yahoo.com
Date & Time
1/14/2005 12:30:40 PM
I am in the early stages of publishing a local women's newsletter. I have the name and am working with a designer for the masthead. Should I write a business plan for the newsletter? The newsletter will be available through subscription.

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re: Newsletter
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Tom Person
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editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
1/16/2005 7:21:47 PM
If you are doing the newsletter for sale by subscription it would certainly be a good idea to have a business plan, if only for your own use. It will help you keep on track, and help you define and meet your short and long term goals.

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MS Publisher to Pagemaker
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Yogivel
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yogivel@yahoo.com
Date & Time
1/17/2005 1:25:28 AM
How to convert MS files into Adobe Pagemaker files?

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re: re: Newsletter
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Linda
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missrandle@yahoo.com
Date & Time
1/18/2005 11:01:13 AM
Tom, thanks for the quick response. Do you know of any business plans that are better suited for a newsletter. I have researched and they do not seem to be appropriate for a newsletter

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re: re: Wannabe Writer
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Jeffrey
E-mail
jlwilams22@aol.com
Date & Time
1/19/2005 7:21:54 PM
Thanks for the response! I never thought of myself as a professional writer. I actually feel a lot better now. I will take your advice to the letter in hopes of finally getting a position. Thanks again.

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re: MS Publisher to Pagem
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Tom Person
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editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
1/21/2005 7:51:34 AM
That one I don't know since I've never used Pagemaker.

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re: re: re: Newsletter
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Tom Person
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editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
1/21/2005 8:00:30 AM
I don't know of a source of a business plan template for newsletters. Have you looked at "Publishing Newsletters" by Howard Penn Hudson? It is a terrific book that covers startup and all aspects of the business. It may be tough to find, but Amazon and half.com should have used copies. Also www.newsletters.org (Newsletters and Electronic Publishers Association) has a lot of interesting publications available on starting and running a newsletter.

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CD-ROM
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Dan & Aixa
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info@muchospanish.com
Date & Time
2/2/2005 4:42:05 PM
What a site! We created a set of 3 CD-ROMs to teach Spanish. We've already had two positive reviews. Now we would like to sell to libraries. Our product is already shrink-wrapped. 1. Do we need an ISBN for a software title?; 2. Is this a label that we print and can it be put on the plastic shrinkwrap? Thanks! Dan & Aixa

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re: CD-ROM
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Tom Person
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editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
2/4/2005 7:24:14 AM
I checked the ISBN site (www.isbn.org) and yes, you can have an ISBN for software. Without an ISBN it will be nearly impossible to sell to libraries or bookstores. If you do not have a bar code, you will need that, too. Bowker, the company that issues ISBNs in the U.S., can help with bar codes, too. At this point, if you want to add the ISBN without having to redo your shrink-wrapping, a plain white label on the back of the package should be adequate to get you started. But for your next edition, print it on the package itself.

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enquiry of start ups of a
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Hemanth kumar.G
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hemanthkumar@rediffmail.com
Date & Time
2/6/2005 10:22:06 PM
hello sir/madam, I'm astudent sdtudying M.B.A.I am very interested in starting a magazine.So can you please help let me know the key issues to concentrate on.I am very passionate on starting up a magazine.PLease let me know about the,inventory costs involved the budget estimates,advertisement costs and so on so forth. Thanking you sir Hemanth kumar.G

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re: enquiry of start ups
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Tom Person
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editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
2/7/2005 7:13:24 AM
First you need to figure out what type of magazine you want to start and who you expect to subscribe to it.

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Bollywood Magazine
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Al
E-mail
finstead@yahoo.com
Date & Time
2/15/2005 7:10:27 PM
I am in Canada and want to publish a magazine for the local south asian community here. The magazine will feature Hindi Film reviews, previews, gossip and pictures. Basically a Bollywood Film magazine. I would like to know where to begin on getting Editorial Content.

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re: Bollywood Magazine
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Tom Person
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editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
2/16/2005 5:38:36 AM
I would contact the distributor of Indian films in your part of Canada. From there get some addresses and contact the studios in India. Explain your intentions, and you should be able to get on review mailing lists. Also try to get in touch with publicists for the studios, actors, and directors. If you can convince them that there is a significant fan base your magazine can reach, you should have no problem getting everything you need. As your network of contacts grows, you will have studios and publicists searching you out.

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prototype ads
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Mona
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none given
Date & Time
2/17/2005 2:57:10 PM
Hi Tom, Thanks for your great advice. I am also starting a new magazine that will be distributed nationally and internationally. What is the process and where do you go to get ad layouts to place in the prototype? For example, if I want to include a current print ad for say, Coke or Nike, who will give me the ad composite that I can use to include it in printing my prototype? Is there any issues with doing this? Thanks! Mona

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ISBN
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Evang. Samuel J. Abasiekong-Abasiekong
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abasiekong2@yahoo.com
Date & Time
2/18/2005 9:31:44 AM
I am a Nigerian,based in Nigeria for now, I have six manuscripts, I want to start publishing them. How do I get an ISBN number? Thanks

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re: prototype ads
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Tom Person
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editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
2/22/2005 6:51:56 AM
Good question. If you are sending to prototype to possible investors or other advertisers, it may imply that you already have those accounts, which could be seen as misleading. You could paste in a real Coke ad, for instance, but alter it so that the name of the product is changed slightly. This is done on TV all the time when product placement would be inappropriate, but they still want the product to look real. They will make up beer cans to look like Coors brand, but instead of "Coors", the word in the logo is changed to "Beer".

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MagazineLaunch.com
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Tom Person
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editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
3/3/2005 7:24:19 AM
There is a new web site you should be aware of that specializes in providing information and resources for startup magazines. It is www.magazinelaunch.com. I use it, participate in it, and recommend it.

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re: re: re: Magazine in Proce
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Fernando Aunon
E-mail
faunon@bia.com
Date & Time
3/3/2005 12:35:59 PM
Perhaps we could help you...check out our website: www.bia.com We specialize strategic services, business planning and can even provide financing or help you find financing. We know the Media Industry

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i need your guidiance
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Hamilton
E-mail
osamigie@yahoo.com
Date & Time
3/4/2005 3:35:52 AM
sir, i am a member of foursquare gospel church, a youth, and we needed to publish a magazine, how do we go about if, whaty are the necessary things to consider and how do we source for the articles? i will be most grateful if you can help in this ragard hamilton

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re: i need your guidiance
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Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
3/4/2005 7:05:02 AM
I would start by finding out if there are people in your congregation who can help - printers, writers, advertisers, etc. If your church has a bulletin, put an announcement in it that you are looking for volunteers and advertisers and for people to submit articles. You can also contact other churches like yours and see if they will mention your project in their bulletins. Hopefully, that will generate some submissions of articles and build interest in the magazine. If there are national figures associated with your denomination, you can contact them, explain what you are doing and ask for articles, interviews and press releases. Often people like that will have ready-made interviews you can just copy into your magazine. Also ask for photos, if your magazine is going to include artwork. Have fun with the magazine and learn as you go along. Don't worry if it doesn't look like magazines on the newsstand - the content is what will win you support from your church and readers.

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Starting a magazine
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jhoward
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none given
Date & Time
3/5/2005 5:12:57 PM
I am in the process of starting a magazine. I've pretty much covered all grounds in my research except for demographics. How do I find demographics on my target audience? It seems so complicated looking in those books in the library. How do I know what to look for with some many different counties in those demographic books?

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Subscription Fulfillment
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Nicole
E-mail
nicfesette@yahoo.com
Date & Time
3/6/2005 7:50:37 PM
I am looking for in-house subscription fulfillment software to handle a small, paid circulation list (under 10,000) for my magazine. I have looked into in-house programs such as Quick Fill and internet based programs such as Sequel. They cost more than I am willing to pay at this time ($4000+). Is there an 'off the shelf' program availible? Something that is under $2000? - thank you- Nicole

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re: Starting a magazine
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
3/7/2005 7:09:30 AM
A couple places to try are DemographicReports.com and USAData (mailinglists.usadata.com). There are also publications like American Demographics magazine. Searching Google for "Mailing Lists" will probably be your best bet. It you can get catalogs from some of the mailing list companies, they will give you a good idea of what is available nationwide and internationally. Unless your magazine is targeted at a specific group (horse breeders in the Southwest, duck hunters, video gammers, etc.) you will probably be most interested in age, education and income. If your magazine IS targeted at a specific group, contact organizations that serve that group and find out if you can rent their mailing lists.

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re: Subscription Fulfillm
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Tom Person
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editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
3/7/2005 12:49:18 PM
I haven't seen any inexpensive software. The problem is that the market for such software is not large enough to bring the price down. That's why most magazines end up using a fulfillment service.

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price increases
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Esasnow
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elaine@mountaindreams.info
Date & Time
3/7/2005 1:23:35 PM
What are the best ways to handle price increases coming from the paper industry that are affecting the costs to produce our magazines? We have contracts with our existing clients that are automatically renewable and do not have pass through clauses. Even if we change this how does one handle ultiple price increases per year that are coming from the paper industry due to the prices of a barrel of oil increasing? How is the magazine industry handling this as a whole and at what point are we being priced out of the game? Please respond as this issue must be affecting all of us. Thanks.

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re: price increases
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Tom Person
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editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
3/11/2005 7:57:00 AM
Increases in the costs of paper, ink, postage, labor, transportation, and any number of other factors can affect the magazine publishing industry and have ever since the first magazine was published. Unfortunately the short term answer is to either tighten your belt and weather it out, or cut back in other areas to compensate. You may be able to cut down on the number of pages printed in color, illustrations that bleed off the page, the type of paper used, the number of pages in an issue, the frequency of issues (publish a double issue), use a less expensive method of binding, increase the space allotted to advertising, and shop for suppliers who may have stockpiled paper before the increase. For the long term, to avoid pinches caused by cost increases, put away some profits into an emergency fund, maintain an excellent credit rating so you can get bank loans to help you get through rough spots, and work out contingency plans for situations like this over which you have no control.

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Pseudonym
Name
Jeff
E-mail
jlwilliams22@aol.com
Date & Time
3/16/2005 12:36:14 PM
Dear Mr. Person: I have been thinking about no longer writing under my actual name and rather adopting a pseudonym. I already have one in mind. I do not know what to do about it though. How to I retain credit for my work? How can I showcase my work to prospective employers as part of my portfolio if the name of "another" is attached to it? How will I prove it is my work? Is there a recommended process that I need to undertake in order to use a pseudonym? Or am I just making too much of this?

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re: Pseudonym
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
3/16/2005 9:03:46 PM
When you send a manuscript to a publisher tell them that you are writing under a pseudonym new name. It is as though you are doing business under a company name. This happens all the time, so I am sure any publisher you sell to will have a policy in place to handle your situation. Just be sure to tell the publisher your real name so you can cash the check. You may be able to to get a DBA (Doing Business As) certificate from your county or state. If so, you could even open a business checking account in that name.

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Publishing a Name
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Angela Rizzo
E-mail
ajrizzo36@sbcglobal.net
Date & Time
3/17/2005 9:13:11 AM
Hi, I am staring a greeting card/novelty business and would like to know how to publish my business name, also is it necessary?

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re: Publishing a Name
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
3/18/2005 5:06:42 AM
When you get your sales tax license, DBA (Doing Business As) certificate, or business license - depending on the state in which you are going to do business - that gets your name published and protects it at least in your state. Having the required certificates or licenses are also required if you are going to open a checking account for your business.

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Fonts
Name
Al
E-mail
finstead@yahoo.com
Date & Time
3/20/2005 6:41:38 PM
What size of fonts are suitalbe for the text in a magazine? Also what are some of the common fonts used for magazines? Would you recommend any websites

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re: Fonts
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
3/21/2005 9:00:10 PM
For a magazine you should stick with a serif font like Times New Roman, Century Schoolbook, Palantino, Bookman, etc. - at least for blocks of text. Sans serif fonts like Arial and Helvetica are used for titles and shorter blocks of text. I don't know of a site just for magazine fonts, but for overall magazine information I like www.MagazineLaunch.com.

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re: Subscription Fulfillm
Name
Kid Seven
E-mail
none given
Date & Time
3/22/2005 10:35:37 AM
There is a Mac-based program called In-house, that I think we paid less than $2k for. But that was a few years ago. It has worked out quite well.

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book
Name
shirley cole
E-mail
scole4@gt.rr.com
Date & Time
3/22/2005 7:25:52 PM
yes, I'm writting a book a true ghost story would it be best to find a traditional pulbisher or the self pulb,orp.o.d.?Idont know which is the best way to go. any advice?

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re: book
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
3/23/2005 7:51:28 AM
It depends on how much work you want to put into marketing the book. If you don't mind taking the financial burden of self-publishing the book and then spend six months to a year promoting it, not to mention all the work involved in accounting, distribution, and everything else that goes into a small business, self-publishing may be the way to go for you. However, for a book like this that doesn't fit into a tidy bookstore niche (like cookbook, self-help, spirituality or sports), I would try placing it with a traditional publisher first. You can always try self-publishing later, if the offers are not satisfactory to you.

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re: self publishing
Name
Jim Johnson
E-mail
texasjim@att.net
Date & Time
3/26/2005 10:32:53 PM
I am wrapping up a book on Billy the Kid. I will need an IBSN.

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re: re: self publishing
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Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
3/30/2005 11:45:58 AM
You can get ISBNs at www.ISBN.org.

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Starting a Magazine
Name
Jessica
E-mail
sisjessmarquez@aol.com
Date & Time
3/31/2005 8:52:53 AM
I am starting a Magazine in the country of Mexico for our organization. It is a women's magazine. I have made one issue, to take it to the board to present it, and it was unanimously approved. I am getting the first issue out this month, and wanted to know if there is something i should do. For right now,the mag is exclusively for us, but eventually we want for it to be available to Christian book stores. Can you help me? Advice, or anything would be great. Thanks.

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re: Starting a Magazine
Name
Tom Person
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editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
4/1/2005 7:18:50 AM
You will probably find help getting into Christian bookstores through CBA at www.cbaonline.org. The Christian Booksellers Association (CBA) is an international organization for Christian retailers and publishers.

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startups
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Rod Howell
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rod98jr96@hotmail.com
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4/6/2005 11:00:33 AM
I heard of some magazines starting capital is under 10.000. Is that feasible to run a magazine efficiently at the beginning or does it depend on what type of magazine it is? Let's say if you want to run a nationally recognized magazine, how much would anyone prefer to start out with?

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re: startups
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Tom Person
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editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
4/7/2005 9:20:45 AM
To start up a nationally recognized magazine (People, Redbook, Better Homes & Gardens, etc.) I suspect you would need millions, most of that going to marketing. Realistically, in today's market you are not going to see a profitable national magazine with wide popular appeal started up by an independent publisher. The only publishers who can afford a project like that are major corporations who already have magazines in the marketplace. Even if you could afford the startup costs, and you would have to maintain that level of expense for the first five years at least, you would have to compete against existing magazines that will zealously fight to maintain their reader and advertiser loyalty. I you have a full-color slick magazine, you'd be lucky to to print 10,000 copies of the premier issue for $10,000. On the other hand, $10K may be enough to start up a small, specialty magazine that meets a need for a specific niche audience with a circulation of a thousand or two.

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Startup costs
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Student
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none given
Date & Time
4/11/2005 7:52:22 AM
I'm a sophomore at the Univ. of Colo. and I'm doing a mock magazine for a class I have in Mass Communications. My magazine is called "Healthy You" which is geared toward 20 - 35 yr olds and covers all aspects of healthy living, physical, spiritual, financial and mental. I've got content, my articles for the year, table of content, etc. However, I'm finding it very difficult to find the costs for an actual magazine start up. There are many books out there that might help me but I'm on a limited income and I just can't afford to pay for books just for this one assignment for my class. If you could share any information on what the avg costs for a regional start up magazine would cost or some free web resources I would be truly appreciative.

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re: Startup costs
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Tom Person
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editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
4/11/2005 7:54:10 AM
For very rough ballpark figures, lets say it will cost $1 per copy to print and 50 cents to mail, so if you will have a first issue run of 10,000 copies you can expect $15,000 just for that ($180,000 for the first year). Those figures may be high or low depending on the number of copies printed (the price per copy goes down with volume) and the postal permit you get. Then you are going to need at least that much for marketing (ads, review copies, direct mail, trade shows, events). Actually you should probably budget $30,000 for marketing to start out (and $2000 a month thereafter, so $52,000 for the first year). Then you have salaries for the people working for you, including salespeople for advertising, editorial staff, graphic artists, general office help. Lets say you can get buy with 5 people at $20,000 each, for a total of $100,000 - add $150,000 to cover their social security, health insurance, vacations, temporary help, etc. Then you've got rent, utilities, office supplies, taxes, licenses, liability and other business insurance - lets allow $3,000 a month or $36,000 per year. You will also have to assume you borrowed money from a bank or investors to get started, so another $2,000 a month or $24,000 a year. Hypothetically, and this is conservative, that comes to $70,800 for the first issue if it comes out within a month, and $542,000 for the first year. Then figure you are likely going to have to keep pumping that kind of money into it for the first 5 years before it starts to break even.

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READ ABOVE POSTS!
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Ally Foxx
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allysonfoxx@hotmail.com
Date & Time
4/24/2005 2:49:26 PM
I've noticed whilst reading through these posts that there are HEAPS of requests for the same information (specifically for ISSN & ISBN information in Nigeria) I think Tom is doing a fantastic job with this forum but it must be a real pain in the neck for him to have to keep answering the same questions over and over. Could I please suggest that people read through the whole forum before they send in a request for info just incase their question has already been answered. I know it's a lot of posts to read, but hey - it must take up a lot of Tom's time to answer them all so let's make his job as easy as possible so he'll keep on doing it for us. Great work Tom - you rock!

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re: self publishing
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Phil Rognier
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phrog38@hotmail.com
Date & Time
4/25/2005 10:37:41 AM
Where do I get an IBSN# for a book that I am self-publishing? I have seen sites but they have you buy them in quantity..I need one or two..TY

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re: READ ABOVE POSTS!
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Tom Person
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editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
4/26/2005 6:34:50 AM
Thank you, Ally!

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re: re: self publishing
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Tom Person
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editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
4/26/2005 6:49:26 AM
ISBN's only come in batches. The first digits of the ISBN identify the publisher. It is a way to easily find all the books that belong to the publisher. The ISBN is a tool created for publishers with an ever-growing catalog of books and as such it is invaluable for bookstores, libraries and the publishers themselves. The fact that it is a necessity for self-publishers with one book to have an ISBN, and that it may seem like a waste to have to buy a minimum of 10 to get one, has nothing to do with the purpose of the original intent of ISBN. But think of it this way, if you buy 10 ISBN's they are good forever. If you want to do another book later, you will already have an ISBN for it.

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Outsource Publishing
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Wendi
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rw@rw-assoc.com
Date & Time
4/27/2005 7:01:22 AM
Hi, I am conducting research about outsource publishing fees. Specifically, I am interested in identifying the fee range for project work, as well as, full service publishing (design, editorial, sales, production...) Please contact me via email if you can provide specific information. Thank you in advance for your assistance.

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re: Outsource Publishing
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Tom Person
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editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
4/27/2005 12:19:13 PM
I am afraid I can't be much help with this. You will need to contact individual vendors. Self-publishers need to be wary of a company that offers full service publishing. If they are offering everything including marketing and sales for a fee, they may be a vanity publisher. The danger is that vanity presses may have clauses in their contract that include the self-publisher signing away the rights to market and sell the book themselves, foreign and other rights, and even the ability to re-print the book or publish new editions themselves or with another publisher. If you are going to outsource everything, you may as well submit your work to an established publisher and enjoy your royalties.

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Estimating Circulation
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Tom Person
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editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
5/18/2005 10:45:50 AM
You can get an idea of the size of audience your magazine will attract by looking at the circulation of other magazines like it. If you are putting out a magazine on a hobby like water skiing, for instance, you should find another magazine about water skiing, or water sports if there isn't one, and find out the size of its circulation (look in Writer's Digest or another directory, or check the circulation statement in the magazine if you can find an issue that has one). Your magazine may end up with more or less, but this gives you an idea of the market better than, say, looking at water ski sales or water skier association memberships, those may give you a potential of the size of the market, but those numbers may be way higher than the realistic number of subscriptions you will be able to sell. If there are a million water skiers, but the only magazine on the market has a circulation of 10,000, set your sites on the 10,000 until you have a chance to get your feet wet by publishing and marketing a few issues.

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newsletter
Name
Jody
E-mail
jody_gore@yahoo.com
Date & Time
5/22/2005 8:45:05 PM
I am a freelance writer. I have a specific love for independent authors, small publishers, etc. With this in mind, I want to freelance to existing newsletters. What comes to mind is, small book sellers that possibly have let thier newsletters lapse and are in need of a newsletter-face-lift. I would be that person. Am I wasting my time promoting my freelance services to online newsletters? If so, what would you suggest could be done to get my name out to marketable newsletters?

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re: re: re: re: Magazine in Process
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Matt Morrone
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mmorrone@mediaLC.com
Date & Time
5/23/2005 8:57:14 AM
Please let me know if you require any assistance with the postal and distribution areas. There is money to be saved by doing it properly. Matt

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re: relocating magazine
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Matt Morrone
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mmorrone@mediaLC.com
Date & Time
5/23/2005 9:06:01 AM
You should apply for periodicals status with the USPS to ge the best postage rates and handling,

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re: newsletter
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Tom Person
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editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
5/24/2005 8:25:54 AM
Newsletters don't usually use outside writers, but if you could find one that needs a make-over and maybe a new editor as well, you may be able to market your services. You might try placing a classified ad in an organization's newsletter - like the American Booksellers Association or PMA: the Independent Book Publishers Association (www.pma-online.org), or any of the regional publishers associations. You might also try advertising on magazinelaunch.com.

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Article Suggestion
Name
Jeffrey
E-mail
Jlwilliams22@aol.com
Date & Time
6/1/2005 8:30:06 AM
Dear Mr. Person: I have been thinking about writing an article on why writers write. My question to you is what direction you think is best for me. Should I write about why I personally write or should I write about why writers in general write? If so, how important is it to get some opinions of established writers? I guess my question boils down to whether or not you think I am qualified enough to write such an article with the hopes of getting published somewhere. Should I try to sell it as an amateur writer or semi-professional writer? Any suggestions you have will be totally helpful. Thanks for the help as always. Best, Jeff "The public will believe anything, so long as it is not founded on truth." Edith Sitwell (1887 - 1964)

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re: Article Suggestion
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Tom Person
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editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
6/2/2005 8:16:53 AM
I would suggest you try to contact famous writers you admire. In most cases you won't get anything back, but it can work. I was doing an article on small press and decided to try to get quotes from writers to spice it up with their opinions. I picked out a variety of big name writers and then sent a set of questions in care of their publishers. (I would not try to contact them directly, unless you know someone who knows them. They'll be more likely to respond if they aren't pressured.) Surprisingly, I got useful responses from several. Make it clear what your intention is (writing an inspirational article for writers) and give them the option of being quoted directly or providing their advice without giving their names. I got about 10 pages from Isaac Asimov, but only one sentence I could quote. Still the information he gave me was invaluable for writing the article. Be sure to ask for anecdotes and current projects they would like mentioned. Another suggestion - to get a broad perspective on why writers write, join or approach a local writers group. You'll find that members will have motives from pure love of writing to trying to build a fulltime career. I would suggest trying to market the article to Writers Digest, the Writer, or similar magazines. If it helps your article to mention your status - amateur or pro - do so, but it isn't necessary.

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Selling a Brand
Name
Rick
E-mail
maestoso@shaw.ca
Date & Time
6/11/2005 4:14:44 PM
I run a short-run (5,500), non-profit community magazine that has been around for nearly 11 years now; I've been there for the last five. A media giant recently launch a magazine with the same title and applied to trademark the name. We've opposed the trademark based on prior usage (this is in Canada, by the way). We have never applied for a trademark, which I now realize was a big mistake. Case history has shown that we would eventually win, but the legal battle would likely drag us under. An offer was made by our lawyer to sell the name, but I think the amount is too low. What is a reasonable dollar figure to attach to a brand that has been established over more than a decade? I'm taking into account the costs related to developing a new name, logo, and brand recognition after the old name is gone.

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re: Selling a Brand
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Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
6/13/2005 8:25:57 AM
This is a tough question since you obviously don't want to give up a name with a long track record. Is the media giant trying to get you to stop using the name? Prior usage should block them from restricting your use of the name. The other question is whether the media giant's magazine is similar to yours in subject or scope. If it is not, the two of you may be able to co-exist without affecting each other's circulation. It also depends on how much the name means to your ability to carry on business. If you serve a specific community and don't rely on name recognition to draw subscribers and advertisers, you may be able to get away with changing the name of your magazine. This happens a lot in the magazine business: A publisher wants to expand an audience or show that the magazine is growing with the times - the effect of a name change handled right is usually positive in the long run. As to price - and this is really ballpark - I'd ask for an amount equivalent to your last year's gross income.

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re: re: Article Suggestio
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Jeffrey
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Jlwilliams22@Aol.com
Date & Time
6/15/2005 7:31:06 PM
Thaks once again Mr. Person for the advice. I will follow it to the letter and hopefully I will get somewhere with it.

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My Magazine Debut!!!
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betty adex
E-mail
mybabygal@yours.com
Date & Time
7/3/2005 11:26:34 AM
First and foremost,i must commend you for the good work you are doing on this site.Iwas doing some research for magazine publishing in niheria when your website came up amongst others, I must say am blessed to come across your site. Kudos. I am on the way of publishing my magazine that has been in the cooler for 5 years now, am 23 so don't think that for 5 years what have you been doing? Am a nigerian and i found lots of nigerians on your site, so am just gonna code evrything cos i don't want people over there to know about it now. One, a looking for printing companies in nigeria, I reside in US,Do you think i could get a publishing company or printing company here that could produce the magazine for $1 or less, or how much could it be for a 30 pages mag,glossy front and just the same size as US, STAR magaines. Secondly, the magazine is all set,i mean wriiten and designed, the market is focused on Nigeria cos i discovered while i was there that there are no good magazines for younger folks. Can you help me answer this questions please?

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re: My Magazine Debut!!!
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betty
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none given
Date & Time
7/4/2005 8:45:23 PM
Oh i made a mistake,it's a 36 pages magazine and i was wondering if it will be cheaper to print it here for a dollar or less in US here?

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re: New Magazine
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Valerie
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none given
Date & Time
7/6/2005 1:49:33 PM
Can anyone give me any innovative ideas for marketing and distribution a rebranded health magazine, particulary as it relates to use of focus groups. This magazine will have a cover price

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re: re: My Magazine Debut!!!
Name
Tom Person
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editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
7/6/2005 2:57:08 PM
I would think you ought to be able to find a printer in the US who will print a 36 page color magazine for $1 or less, if the quantity of copies you print for each issue is great enough. You are probably going to need to print over 30,000 copies. You will need to request bids from printers to get an idea of the actual requirements.

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Magazine Launch
Name
Juanita
E-mail
Lvnlvagnnene@aol.com
Date & Time
7/14/2005 10:29:21 PM
Hi Tom and thanks for your forum. I have sat back and reviewed,and researched for some years now. I am ready to do a newsletter that I have done for the past 4 years in a differnt style. I hoping that readers of your site would like to submit stories, ideas, articles or cute quotes for my February 2006 issue. "Love is the theme" I would be happy to talk with anyone interested. All submissions retain their copyright. send Ideas, articles, suggestions, etc...to Lvnlvagnnene@aol.com

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contact publisher
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Juanita Mukhia
E-mail
jmu19@student.canterbury.ac.nz
Date & Time
7/26/2005 4:50:53 PM
i need to contact the leading interior design magazine in India "Inside Outside". Searched the publisher's details on the web, can't seem to find any. Any advice

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names of magazines in Nig
Name
REX
E-mail
merorex@yahoo.com
Date & Time
8/5/2005 3:46:07 PM
I would want you to make a comprehensive list of magazines in Nigeria,thier principal officers,when they were established and the interst they serve.

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Starting a magazine
Name
Tishanda
E-mail
Tishandapage@hotmail.com
Date & Time
8/9/2005 11:16:14 AM
I'm in the process of starting my own magazine. How do i get companies to advertise in my magazine?

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CPM
Name
carla
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carlahoush@yahoo.com
Date & Time
8/9/2005 4:42:58 PM
Hi, I'm often asked what the CPM is? Can you please advise what formula is used to determine cost per thousand? Thank you!

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re: Starting a magazine
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
8/10/2005 7:10:32 AM
You will need to be able to show them a business plan that demonstrates who your readers will be, how you will reach them, and how you are estimating your circulation. You will need to approach advertisers directly. It will be much easier once your magazine is in the marketplace and has proved itself.

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re: CPM
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
8/10/2005 7:21:24 AM
CPM is a comparative device for determining the efficiency of advertising media. If an ad costs $100 and reaches 1,000 readers, it has a cost of $100 CPM. If another ad costs $100 and reaches 10,000 readers, it has a cost of $10 CPM. Obviously the advertiser is going to want to go with the lower CPM. However, that is not always the case. If the advertiser is selling footballs and the $100 CPM ad is seen by only football fans, whereas the $10 CPM ad is seen by people interested in all sports, the $100 CPM ad may be more efficient. That is why it pays to serve a niche if you have a small magazine - the more specialized your readership, the more you can charge for ads per thousand readers.

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newsletter
Name
Dayi
E-mail
dayi419@hotmail.com
Date & Time
8/12/2005 1:32:34 PM
Hi I was just wondering if a newsletter that was based solely on submissions from the public is something that has ever been done before?

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re: book
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melissa mitchell
E-mail
melhaunting@yahoo.com
Date & Time
8/18/2005 9:29:41 AM
i am in the process of writting a true ghost storie book about my families experince i was wondering who to get it started and published

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publishing consultant
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kimberly webb
E-mail
kimberlyw3@juno.com
Date & Time
8/21/2005 2:33:45 PM
hello. we are searching for a publishing consultant in atlanta ga. Do you know of any??

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re: names of magazines in
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betty
E-mail
none given
Date & Time
8/21/2005 9:20:47 PM
nice concept REX cos i tried searching for list of magazines in nigeria but instead list of newspapers surfaces. let me know how i can help, about to publish my mag in naija very soon.

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re: newsletter
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
8/24/2005 9:46:23 PM
I haven't heard of such a thing, but it would be similar to a magazine or blog. Whether it will work depends on what it is about (does it serve a niche) and who will subscribe (people are notorious for submitting and not subscribing). If your newsletter concerns something that people NEED advice about that they cannot find elsewhere, it could do well.

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online or print?
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Anthony
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none given
Date & Time
8/27/2005 6:19:17 AM
Tom, great website! If you were planning to launch a newsletter today, would it be in print or online? If your answer is print, then what roll should a website play? If you put archives of past newsletters on the site, for example, then why not put the current issue on there too and stop the print edition altogether? Personally, I prefer print. But I always imagine that subscribers would start asking, "Why don't you go online instead? Print is outdated!" Thanks for any thoughts!

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re: online or print?
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Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
8/29/2005 9:05:21 PM
Actually, I am discontinuing the print newsletter with issue 150 (should I ever get there at the rate I am going), but that's because I've gotten burned out from doing this so long. If I were starting a new newsletter, I would still do it in print. As much as people talk about how great it is to publish a newsletter online, try getting them to pay for it. With so much information available online for free, why should they pay? A print newsletter gives them something tangible for their money. The website on the other hand adds value to the print newsletter by making back issues available and providing a forum like this where readers can interact. It also serves as an invaluable tool for marketing the print newsletter. The purpose of a newsletter is to provide information and advice in a timely manner. The print newsletter serves that purpose, and the readers who want the latest information first still need to subscribe. The website provides a historical record and a place to post additional information. The best example of this would be an investment newsletter where subscribers would get fesh buy/sell information, while website visitors could track trends based on back issues.

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launching event
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betty
E-mail
none given
Date & Time
8/30/2005 2:52:26 PM
hi tom and thanks for this wonderful site of yours. I am on the edge of launching my long awaited magazine and needs some advice. What are the flavors of a launching events meaning like list ofprogramme for the day.Am having a musical artistes but needs more ideas to make it a memorable one.

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re: online or print?
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Anthony
E-mail
none given
Date & Time
8/30/2005 5:28:22 PM
Hi Tom - Thanks for your reply about print vs. online. I see that you offer the latest edition of Laughing Bear online for free. Doesn't that hurt your business? I understand what you mean about people wanting something tangible, but couldn't they just print off the free PDF file you provide? Thanks again!

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re: launching event
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
8/30/2005 5:42:05 PM
If I understand what you are asking, you are going to have a magazine launch with live music? Do you have a web site? I would send out press releases to local newspapers, TV and other media - as well as annoucing what is going to happen on your web site. You need to be sure to contact any media that will be interested in your magazine far enough ahead of the event that they can either cover it or be there to report on it. Send me some more details and maybe I can be of more help.

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re: re: online or print?
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
8/30/2005 5:46:30 PM
At this time I am not interested in making money from the newsletter. I am not even selling any more subscriptions because the newsletter will be discontinued in 7 issues. I am more interested in selling advertising to companies providing services to publishers on the web site. So at this point I just want to build traffic to the web site by giving the information away for free. My only interest in this is to make enough money to pay for the web site, which I designed and implemented. The more money I make, the more features I can add to the site. This is really a hobby at this point.

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re: re: launching event
Name
Betty
E-mail
betty4love@hotmail.com
Date & Time
8/31/2005 2:15:32 PM
You are right, am having a live music, inviting one or 2 artistes.. Did i mention that this magazine will be launched in Nigeria though I reside out of Nigeria. About the press and media, yeah,am sending them letters to come and cover the event. My major concern now is the cost for the venue, My PR Person in nigeria suggest we use Sheraton Hotels and Towers which is like thousands of Nigerian money,am still trying to find out how much it cost but cannot get their website. And about the website,am not a professional webmaster so have been looking around for someone to build one for me and if you don't mind to do this, i know am not asking you to do it for free but plssssss and plsssssssss, don't charge me so much, and b4 I forget, you are invited to the launching. Will email you the name of the magazine and infos if you can. Thanks and once more , thanks for this forum, you are awesome. God bless you and more power to your elbow.

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launching cont.
Name
betty
E-mail
none given
Date & Time
8/31/2005 2:19:12 PM
Hi Tom, you didn't mention the flavors ,i mean side attractions of a launching event.And is Live music and odd thing to add to it?

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re: launching cont.
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
9/1/2005 8:12:30 AM
Live music sounds like a great idea. For side attractions, it depends on what the subject of your magazine is. Find things that tie in with the theme of the magazine. If it is about tourism, invite travel agents and tour guides. If it is about medicine, have a booth where people can get their blood pressure checked or get information about health concerns. If it is about food, have samples of food made from recipes in the magazine.

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re: launching event
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
9/1/2005 8:18:01 AM
Send me an e-mail with the name of the magazine, some idea of how you want the web site to look (colors, images, and so on), and what you want to be able to do with the web site (post articles, have a subscription form, have a form for people to contact you, and whatever else you may want). I'll take a look at that and let you know what I can do for you. -- Thanks for inviting me to the launch. I can't get to Nigeria, but I appreciate the offer.

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ISBN
Name
Blessing okoo
E-mail
blesstronics@yahoo.com
Date & Time
9/2/2005 7:07:52 AM
I want to find out if diffrent authors can have the same title for their book.(ie author A bookk is titled Let Loose him and auther B Loose him)?

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re: re: ISBN
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
9/6/2005 10:43:52 AM
There should not be a problem with having the same title, but if you use the same design for it (font, color, size, etc.) there could be a problem if the other publisher has a tradmark on the design.

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Subscription Sales
Name
Melissa Tosetti
E-mail
budgetsavvymag@yahoo.com
Date & Time
9/6/2005 1:12:16 PM
Hi Tom, I am the editor and publisher of Budget Savvy magazine, a quarterly lifestyle magazine for women who want to enjoy life but still be financially responsible. We are in the process of producing our 7th issue. We have received great press with mentions in Business Week, the Chicago Tribune, San Jose Mercury News and the Miami Herald to name a few. Currently, Budget Savvy is only available by subscription on our Website and Amazon.com. I would love any advice you might have for increasing our subscription sales. Warmest regards, - Melissa

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re: magazine publishing
Name
dale lafrson
E-mail
dalel@hoflin.com
Date & Time
9/7/2005 8:11:42 AM
Where can I find a list of publishing consultants?

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re: Subscription Sales
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
9/12/2005 6:06:41 PM
I see your magazine as doing well on the newstand. You do have to put up with a distributor and returns and other headaches. Your website www.budgetsavvymag.com is really nice. Great layout, but you don't have a magazine cover. You have good content, but you need to show the product more. What I get visiting the website is that everything is there -- you need to let them know that what they get on the website is jsut a sampling of what they'll get when they subscribe (even if that is not true). You need to PT Barnum it a little. Convince visitors that what they are seeing is just a small taste of what they will get by subscribing. But back to the newstand -- if your magazine is as attractive as your website is, you won't have a problem. People need the information you are providing, so put it in front of their faces. Once they pick up a copy, they should have no choice but to subscribe. You have done a great job so far. You have 6 issues out already. Use those to get it on the street.

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re: re: magazine publishi
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Tom Person
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editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
9/12/2005 6:08:55 PM
For magazine publishing consultants, I would try www.magazine.org - Magazine Publishers of America.

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contacting distributors
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chris
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none given
Date & Time
9/15/2005 4:48:03 PM
how would i go about finding distributors for my new agazine. do i send emails, make phone calls? it's on arts and culture with a demogrpahic geared towards college students. thanks

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New mag - distribution
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Rachel
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rhawki13@cox.net
Date & Time
9/19/2005 12:08:53 AM
For a new magazine that intends to be advertising-driven, how do you get local businesses to carry your publication? Also, when you talk about approaching advertisers directly, should the initial contact be through sending them a letter introducing us with a media kit, or by phone calls? I could probably pick your brain all day, but that's it for now. :) Thanks so much!

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re: New mag - distributio
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Tom Person
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editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
9/19/2005 2:01:24 PM
I would start by the most likely advertisers and approach them face to face. You should probably call to make an appointment if you do not know them. If that works well for you, it is probably the best way to go. Later, for more coverage, you could try a mailing of your kit.

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re: New mag - distributio
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Rachel
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rhawki13@cox.net
Date & Time
9/19/2005 8:09:44 PM
Ok, now for my goofy question. A location agrees to carry the publication. Where do you get the little racks that the magazines go in? LOL...

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Freelance Writing
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Theresa
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VerneWrites@aol.com
Date & Time
9/22/2005 12:59:55 PM
I am a work-for-hire freelance writer interested in providing materials for newsletters and magazine. My bylines have appeared in both on and offline publications. I have interest in both the educational and business arenas. I would be happy to forward my resume and writing samples at your convenience. I look forward to hearing from any interested publishers.

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Add Url Request
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Garima Modi
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garima@aboutd.com
Date & Time
9/23/2005 4:41:33 AM
Hello I am Garima Modi, webmaster of Aboutd.com. I recently visited your web site and found it interesting. It is a useful resource on internet, laid down in neat, easy to navigate format. You might consider our web site useful enough to be included in your esteemed directory. So, Kindly consider our web site as per details below: Title: Aboutd.com Description: AboutD.com offers free online web pages, business directory and free classifieds for buy and sell, import and export for exporters, importers, Suppliers, Manufacturers and service providers. URL: http://www.Aboutd.com Please let me know if I can be of any assistance to you. Regards Ms.Garima Modi

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re: re: New mag - distrib
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Tom Person
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editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
9/23/2005 11:01:11 AM
Good question. Try searching Google for "Magazine Racks". I found a bunch of web sites selling them at a discount. Ebay would also be a good place to look. You may find some used ones cheap.

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re: re: re: New mag - dis
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Rachel
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none given
Date & Time
9/24/2005 8:47:32 AM
Thanks. I found a decent one, for anyone who cares... http://www.wireline.net

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Business Plan Help
Name
JM
E-mail
jamilam@empressmag.com
Date & Time
9/26/2005 2:37:42 PM
I have a business plan for my magazine that I want to start shopping to investors. I feel that I have completed it to the best of my ability, but I need help in fine tuning it and getting it "investor ready". Can you recommend any reliable and good consulting firms/persons/organizations that specialize in reviewing and improving magazine business plans at a reasonable cost (we have a small budget)?

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newsletter
Name
brianna
E-mail
bananatalktoo0@yahoo.com
Date & Time
9/26/2005 4:30:03 PM
how does a teen start a newsletter?

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re: Business Plan Help
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Tom Person
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editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
9/28/2005 1:48:37 PM
You may be able to find someone through www.magazinelaunch.com. The Magazine Publishers of America at www.magazine.org may be of some help as well.

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Book or Movie
Name
John Quinn
E-mail
johnquinn111@msn.com.
Date & Time
10/4/2005 9:21:44 AM
We are living on what use to be a family Burial plot in Georgia. I'm trying to get someone who might would be intrested in doing a movie or book. We have been in our local paper now for two years for our continued haunting activity here. This year we will be appearing in our local magazine. We have had many investigstors yet no help. Ive tried writting book but we have no funds to get one published. we live in a very historical part of Georgia also. Only serious inquires who want to help. Thanks John in McDonough Georgia.

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re: how to get copyright
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Tom Person
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editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
10/5/2005 2:06:35 PM
You should be able to get that information from the National Library of Nigeria, http://www.nlbn.org

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Prototype
Name
Jam
E-mail
none given
Date & Time
10/23/2005 4:52:56 PM
We are currently working on our prototype. Should we use the dummy text or should we use real full text original articles? What is the industry standard? What would make more sense to do if we want to print up the prototype and distribute it to potential investors and advertisers?

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Newletter
Name
Al
E-mail
finstead@Yahoo.com
Date & Time
10/27/2005 12:53:28 PM
Hi Tom, I am starting a newletter to send out to businesses. Should I register the name of the newletter as I would register a name of a magazine. Would it also be possible to get a ISSN number?

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re: Newletter
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Tom Person
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editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
10/31/2005 11:17:27 AM
Yes. A newsletter is treated just like a magazine. So it will need an ISSN.

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re: Prototype
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Tom Person
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editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
10/31/2005 11:21:08 AM
I don't know what the industry standard is. But if you have articles that give a good indication of what is expected to be in future issues, I'd use them. If the articles may give a misleading impression of what to expect from the magazine, don't use them.

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Great site!
Name
Sherri
E-mail
bitterxwife@yahoo.com
Date & Time
11/9/2005 7:13:19 AM
I am NOT in Nigeria... (ha!) What's up with all the posts about Nigeria anyway??? Just wanted to say this is a fabulous site. I'm a writer for several regional publications with the dream of starting my own publication, and as I've been working on my business plan, the info here and in Cheryl Woodard's book have been most helpful. For those of you who are asking the basic questions, the best things you can do for yourself and for your future (potential) business would be (a) get an internship or a job at a publication because the best way to learn is to be tossed right into the industry, and (b) Buy a few books on the industry (and Cheryl Woodard's is the best I've read).

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Rural Magazine
Name
Cheryl
E-mail
gcdiane@yahoo.com
Date & Time
11/12/2005 10:12:33 PM
Tom, thanks for your thoughtful advice. Im in the beginning stages of doing a regional magazine examining issues of interest for African Americans in the MS Delta. Being that this area is very rural, what advice do you have for marketing to local advertisers? And, what would be a good way to market to those who have left the area but are still interested in the are?

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newsletters printing
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Marco Ibarra
E-mail
mji72@hotmail.com
Date & Time
11/15/2005 10:37:09 PM
I thinking about publishing a 32 page newsletter report for the surrounding communities, business, etc., Can anyone tell me which companies provide printing services at a reasonable price? Please email me. Thank you.

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re: Rural Magazine
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Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
11/16/2005 4:11:40 PM
I would contact local advertisers personally. Contact African American merchants, community leaders, and all local newspapers with a press release. Follow up with personal visits if local. For people who have left the area, go back to your contacts and request mailing lists. Identify any publications or web sites that people who have left use to keep track of current events, and advertise with them.

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re: newsletters printing
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
11/16/2005 4:15:37 PM
You will do best with a local printer since you will not have to pay for shipping. Let them know that this will be a long term relationship.

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Newsletter
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Tee
E-mail
tgdb44@yahoo.com
Date & Time
11/28/2005 6:31:49 PM
I own a daycare and I want to start a newsletter in regards to children. What is the best design for a newsletter?

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I want to start a Childre
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Tee
E-mail
tgdb44@yahoo.com
Date & Time
11/28/2005 6:33:25 PM
I own a Daycare and I want to start a Newsletter. How do I get started?

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re: Newsletter
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
11/29/2005 12:27:28 PM
If you have MS Word on your computer (and who doesn't?), go to Help in the menu bar and then "Office on the Web", from there click the Office on Line graphic and then click the "Templates" link. Search Templates for "Newsletter" and you will find a lot of good looking layouts for newsletters. If you are doing the newsletter for your clients and prospective clients, use your mailing list of clients - then send copies to your PTA's mailing list and to other PTA's in the area. Send copies to family doctors, school nurses and anyone else who people may go to for advice on how to select a daycare. Be sure to mention your services in the newsletter, upcoming events for the children (Christmas party, field trips, etc.), and your holiday hours. Include information in the newsletter that the parents will appreciate - tips on child safety and activities over the holidays, helping kids with separation anxiety, how to shop for daycare. I hope that helps!

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re: re: Newsletter
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Tee
E-mail
tgdb44@yahoo.com
Date & Time
11/30/2005 7:40:24 AM
Thank you Tom for this information! It will be very helpful!!!

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re: book publishing
Name
Lukas
E-mail
tiranyaod_mathews@hotmail.com
Date & Time
11/30/2005 10:05:58 AM
Hello, if you are interested in publishing teen authors of fantasy books, plz email me at tiranyaod_mathews@hotmail.com. I am looking for a good publisher and I have HARDLY ANY MONEY! if you can help... plz contact me.

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selling your magazine
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fran
E-mail
none given
Date & Time
11/30/2005 2:57:40 PM
After publishing a national wedding magazine for almost 5 years I am looking to sell it any advice as to who or how to approach?

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re: selling your magazine
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Maria
E-mail
milirojo@aol.com
Date & Time
12/2/2005 1:53:00 AM
I read your message and I am interested in this type of magazine please email me and let me know where and when you plan to give your advice.

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ISSN or IBSN?
Name
conchi
E-mail
conchitaollivier@hotmail.com
Date & Time
12/3/2005 8:22:24 PM
i'm currently self-publishing an art book that I intend to have as a series. Do I need an IBSN number or an ISSN number for this book? I live overseas and I don't know how to go about getting this number, and how much it will cost. Thanks

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ISBN or ISSN?
Name
conchi
E-mail
conchitaollivier@hotmail.com
Date & Time
12/3/2005 8:28:14 PM
I forgot to mention I live in Melbourne Australia

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advice
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coy de los santos
E-mail
coy@yahoo.co.uk
Date & Time
12/4/2005 9:57:48 PM
i would just like to seek advice from publishers from other countries on how we can improve profitability of our magazine. our magazine is cicrulating in the philippines which is a very small country. and since our magazine is tech-related gadgets, the market is much smaller. we are currently very much advertising based right now but would like to increase circulations revenue. any marketing suggetsions?

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chapbooks-which softwr?
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Lynn Wasnak
E-mail
Lynn@lynnwasnak.com
Date & Time
12/5/2005 11:50:26 AM
I've been publishing a self-help newsletter for 18 yrs in a mental health field.(www.manyvoicespress.com) I also published 2 books, but used full-fledged book printers. Now I want to do some chapbooks in-house. I've got Quark and Framemaker on my system (don't know Frame yet, only 1/2 up to speed on Quark - I was a real pro with Ventura in the old days) - Anyway-which program is best for chapbooks & is there a good site on laying them out? I read on the Quark forum that I can't use facing-pages view for chapbooks, which puzzles me... Lynn

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re: ISSN or IBSN?
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Tom Person
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editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
12/7/2005 6:21:17 PM
You will need an ISBN. Go to http://www.thorpe.com.au/isbn/ for Australia. I'm not sure of the cost, but it should not be mush.

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re: chapbooks-which softw
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Tom Person
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editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
1/5/2006 1:00:26 PM
Chapbooks can be laid out on anything from a typewriter to Quark. The beauty of it is you can just lay it out 4 pages to a standard 8 1/2" by 11" sheet and then staple them together yourself. You don't need any special software.

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Publishing business
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Dan
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Danmbuthia@yahoo.com
Date & Time
1/14/2006 2:52:35 PM
What does it exactly take to become a publisher(equipments, licensing,...)?How does the future of publishing look?

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starting a press to publi
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Dan
E-mail
danmbuthia@yahoo.com
Date & Time
1/14/2006 11:17:18 PM
I am trying to start and/or own a small press to assist/work with some inexperienced prospective writers. The question is where to start and what to expect on that highway; advise plse! Which is better-profit making or Not for profit?

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chapbook
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Ron Burke
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Rbrkwho@aol.com
Date & Time
1/21/2006 12:29:23 PM
Where canI find a list of preses that publixh chapbooks? Thank you for your attention to this.

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re: chapbook
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buttafly
E-mail
none given
Date & Time
1/21/2006 4:25:17 PM
you can go to yahoo type in search: printers=chapbooks you will get so many resources.

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re: starting a press to p
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Tom Person
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editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
1/22/2006 5:42:49 PM
If you want to publish literary writers, go to www.clmp.org, The Council of Literary Magazines and Presses. For literary publishing, the best route is non-profit, if you can deal with the politics. That way you can take advantage of grants to get you going. CLMP will help with that and other start-up problems.

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press passes
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Angel
E-mail
askangel_now@yahoo.com
Date & Time
2/5/2006 3:26:51 AM
how do i retrieve a press pass for upcomimg events that i am interested in covering?

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Business and Legal Magazi
Name
Reham
E-mail
reham.b@crossborder.ae
Date & Time
2/15/2006 12:39:01 AM
I am interested in launching a business and legal magazine in the UAE, and have discovered that I will need abt $750,000 for the first couple of months to launch it and maintain it (assuming its top of the line personnel, equipment, marketing, launch etc...)but I am finding it almost impossible to recover these initial overhead costs. Does anyone have suggestions as to the quickest most lucrative way to recover set up costs without detrimenting the sales process or the reputation of the magazine?

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re: press passes
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
2/17/2006 5:41:14 AM
You will need to contact the event organizers and be able to show that you either work for a magazine or newspaper, or you have an assignment from one to cover the event.

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re: starting magazine
Name
victor osuya
E-mail
hilltop904@yahoo.com
Date & Time
2/20/2006 12:41:34 AM
what are the various steps involoved in publishing magazine

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Employing an Illustrator/
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Kwame Nyame
E-mail
propubghana@yahoo.com
Date & Time
3/3/2006 12:37:04 AM
Dear everyone, This is my first time posting on this site even though I have benefited from the many answers given to questions. I am establishing a magazine publishing activity in Ghana. My question has to do with employing an Illustrator/Page Desginer. Apart from the personal requirements such as academic, experience and others, I plan to conduct an interview to select the best fit. I would like to know what activities I can engage the prospective employees in to ascertain their suitability? What would a typical interview day look like?

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Software
Name
Lauri Miller
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laurilmiller@yahoo.com
Date & Time
3/6/2006 11:10:51 AM
I would appreciate any/all advice on choosing publishing software for a start-up magazine. thanks!!

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Title
Name
Yvonne
E-mail
none given
Date & Time
3/20/2006 12:01:58 PM
I am publishing a free regional magazine in California. I have a name selected that I love. When I did a google search I found that there is a newsstand magazine in Australia with the same name. Is there potential for a problem with this?

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Costs for Newsletters
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Kymberli Morrell
E-mail
bookish24@verizon.net
Date & Time
3/23/2006 9:15:16 AM
I am doing a graduate school project on publishing a newsletter, but I am having trouble determining costs. I know that some of my costs would include paper, printing and ad sale commissions, but I don't know what other line items go into the actual production costs versus regular expenses. I would GREATLY appreciate it if someone could help me with this. It's due in 3 weeks, and this is the last part I need. Thank you so much in advance!

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re: Title
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
3/24/2006 5:52:46 AM
In this case, it would be worth asking a lawyer. It may not be a problem, but if the Australian publisher decides it is, you could be forced to change the name.

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re: Costs for Newsletters
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Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
3/24/2006 5:57:13 AM
First, newsletters should not contain advertising so that simplifies things a little. You may be able to find some information on the Newsletter & Electronic Publishers Association site - www.newsletters.org.

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re: Costs for Newsletters
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Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
3/24/2006 6:01:13 AM
You can also get a great deal of information on newsletters, including how to figure your costs, from "Publishing Newsletters" by Howard Penn Hudson. It may be hard to find new, but check your university library.

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New to Publishing
Name
indhiraD.
E-mail
indhira21720@yahoo.com
Date & Time
3/24/2006 10:54:06 PM
Let me start off by staying that I am flirting with the idea of launching a magazine, but a bit skeptical, due mostly to financial reasons. I've been doing some reasearch on publishing software(Indesign, etc.) and basically my question is: How hard is it to use this as a tool for a VERY low-budget publication?Are these products user-friendly or do they require a certain amount of expertise in design? I am trying to come up with a business plan and this is just one of many unanswered questions that I have.I'm not sure where to start... Any feedback will be greatly appreciated!Thanks.

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re: New to Publishing
Name
Drieux
E-mail
none given
Date & Time
3/25/2006 3:14:53 PM
I am working with a designer who works with In Design. I hired him after I thought I would "teach myself". To get the quality you want and to spend your time doing everything you else need to do it is a necessary expense. I also recommend checking out www.magazinelaunch.com. It is a website strictly for new launches. They have tons of great advice and a forum to answer many questions

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re: New to Publishing
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
3/28/2006 1:32:33 PM
You don't need fancy software. Start out with MS Word or whatever you have got. If you have problems, look for something more powerful, but since you are still in the flirting stage, see what you can do on your own.

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article length
Name
Net
E-mail
none given
Date & Time
3/29/2006 7:01:28 AM
What is the typical length of a 'how-to'article for a magazine?

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re: article length
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Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
3/30/2006 5:13:05 PM
It depends on the magazine, but 3000 to 4500 words would probably be the average.

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The Difference?
Name
Isom
E-mail
none given
Date & Time
3/31/2006 9:23:53 AM
What are the legal differences between magazines, newspapers, and newsletters.

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re: The Difference?
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
4/2/2006 11:54:51 AM
I don't believe there are any legal differences, other than possibly postal regulations. The differences between magazines, newspapers and newsletters have more to do with format and content.

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re: New to Publishing
Name
Elizabeth Moore
E-mail
editor@ioniacountymagazine.com
Date & Time
4/8/2006 1:24:27 PM
I am new to publishing as well - but did go to the expensive of purchasing Adobe's Creative Suite 2 (with InDesign). If you are quite comfortable with a variety of computer software - it is possible to get a good design going with these programs. If you haven't had much experience then - it may be a big waste of your money - if you can't use the stuff. Looking around on-line for printers - I discovered that many accept PDF files - which can be made from even the very easy to use Microsoft Publisher. Before you spend a lot of money on software, I suggest you nail down who your printer would be - and find out what programs they work with and accept. (www.printpelican.com) is the printer I referred to above.

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re: self publishing
Name
Frank Proctor
E-mail
fproctor1942@aol.com
Date & Time
4/14/2006 10:14:37 AM
I'm planning to re-publish a book that I had self-published several years ago. (The Day the Welland Canal Monster Met Santa) The original book had an ibsn number. Do I need a new number for the reprinted one. There will be slight modifications in the text but the title will remain the same. Thank you for any assistance, Frank

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re: re: self publishing
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
4/15/2006 8:16:23 AM
I do believe you need a new ISBN for each edition.

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want book published
Name
Bonnie Hyle
E-mail
bsh815@aol.com
Date & Time
4/18/2006 10:45:22 AM
I have written a Childrens short story that I would like to have published. I don't know what steps to take next. I dont have any illustrations yet. Could you please give me some advice. I live in Tulsa Oklahoma.

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naming a magazine
Name
marifa
E-mail
marifa@justice.com
Date & Time
4/19/2006 1:08:42 PM
I am about to start up a magazine for women, that would reach out to brides and parents(to - be). Am currently in west Africa and thats my market target for now.

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I'm trying to run an unde
Name
Thanatella
E-mail
hoosierredneckgurl89@yahoo.com
Date & Time
4/19/2006 7:33:25 PM
I've been running Into The Gates for 2 years. I print it at home off my computer and sell it at school. How do I go about making ITG into an actual magazine instead of just a bunch of papers stapled together?

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established newsletter
Name
Ely
E-mail
edoron@bellsouth.net
Date & Time
4/20/2006 7:28:45 PM
We are considering purchasing a small local monthly neighborhood newsletter (1600 copies) that has been established for about 10-15 year. How can we tell if the asking price for the business is reasonable?

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re: established newslette
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
4/24/2006 5:07:21 PM
You are going to need to see their financials. You need to find out where they get their revenue (subscription, single sales or advertising). And you need to decide whether, with them out of the market, you can do a newsletter that will make more than it would cost to buy them out.

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re: I'm tring to run an u
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
4/24/2006 5:11:12 PM
It depends on how much you are making just coying and stapling. See my article http://www.laughingbear.com/lbn.asp?mode=article&subMode=116_newsletters about someone who took a copied newsletter and turned it into a million dollar business. I worked with him, I saw it happen, I was astounded.

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re: naming a magazine
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
4/24/2006 5:13:32 PM
I would not know how to name this without seeing other magazines in the market. What you name this in Africa may be very different than what you name it in the Southern United States.

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Legal Structure of Magzin
Name
Empress
E-mail
none given
Date & Time
4/26/2006 12:10:34 PM
As a new magazine attempting to raise funds and get investors, What is the best legal structure of a magazine, S Corp or LLC? Is there a typical structure magazines use? What is the best and most simple of the two for a start up magazine looking to raise money?

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re: Legal Structure of Ma
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Tom Person
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editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
4/27/2006 11:45:55 AM
You are going to need a corporate lawyer for this one, but for most small ventures (in virtually any business) an LLC is the preferred way to go.

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back issues for free
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Tom Person
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editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
5/12/2006 3:09:59 PM
You can now download Laughing Bear Newsletter issues 92 - 143 for FREE, that is more than 50 issues. Click the "Downloads" link at the top of this page.

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re: ISBN
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Tom Person
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editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
5/24/2006 6:12:43 AM
The contact information for ISSN in Nigeria is: Nigerian ISSN Centre, National Bibliographic Control Department, National Library of Nigeria, 4, Wesley Street, P.M.B. 12626, Lagos; phone: +234-1.5850657, +234-1.5850649; fax: +234-1.5850649; Mr. Ibidapo Oketunji, Director; ioketunji@hotmail.com - this information came from the international ISSN site at www.issn.org.

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publishing a health magaz
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vinca rosea
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vinca_rosea81@yahoomail.com
Date & Time
5/27/2006 5:20:35 AM
Hello everybody. We are related to health and diseases. We have a strong will to publish a health magazine from India. We are new to this site and new to magazine publishing. Please give us your kind sugestions.

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re: Software
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Charlie
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none given
Date & Time
5/30/2006 3:59:57 AM
Try http://www.adobe.com/creativesuite/ this softwares are incredible though a bit expensive. You can order the 30 day trials and see if you might need them.

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Small Press for Sale
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Editor/Publisher
E-mail
jk@xoxoxpress.com
Date & Time
6/1/2006 7:52:37 AM
This is an opportunity for someone who'd like to start in book publishing without having to start from scratch. I have an established small press with over 20 titles published and four new titles coming soon. I'm looking for a buyer who'd like to take over the press and continue it -- I need time to finish my own writing projects, but would provide consulting and guidance for a period of time. The press includes all titles on front and backlist, an e-commerce website, ISBN numbers, Library of Congress CIP account, software, accounting records, existing author contracts, mailing list, existing relationships with national distributors and Amazon, and more. Please contact me for additional information if you have a serious interest.

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Licensed Magazine Launch
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Levent Coskun
E-mail
lcoskun@htdergi.net
Date & Time
6/6/2006 5:35:27 AM
Hi, I am working for a publishing company in Turkey. We will publish the first and only Gay magazine of Turkey, a 90% muslum country. The magazine is licensed from UK. We are not a big media group and do not have enough funds to advertise on the media groups and reach many readers. Besides, on the advertisers side we are trying to find ways to encourage them to advertise on this magazine. If you can give some tips to me I will be pleased adn gratefull. Regards

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re: Small Press for Sale
Name
Shalom
E-mail
womeninneedinc@aol.com
Date & Time
6/29/2006 8:11:04 AM
we are a small non profit interested in starting a publishing company. Tell us more about you. shalom odokara Executive Director

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purchasing articles
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Mary
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msorocko@charter.net
Date & Time
7/3/2006 9:44:01 PM
I am a rookie, but I am getting all my ducks in a row to publish a weekly, free, local newsletter in my community. Since I can't possibly do all of the writing myself, how does one go about purchasing articles to use in their publication?

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re: purchasing articles
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Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
7/4/2006 12:14:30 PM
You will find that local government offices will have press releases that you can use without more than minor editing. Local business people may also be willing to contribute free articles. Then if there is a university or community college nearby, you can contact the journalism department and may come up with an intern who would like to get some practical experience reporting. All these sources are free.

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re: re: re: New Magazine
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Roxanne O'Neil
E-mail
roxanneoneil@aol.com
Date & Time
7/6/2006 11:29:59 AM
Check out womenslifestylemagazine.com. They offer a syndication option that may work very well for you. The advantages over a "start-up" are clearly spelled out and the price is only $499 per month

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advertising
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Mary
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msorocko@charter.net
Date & Time
7/10/2006 7:59:05 AM
I realize this message board is focused on "publishing", but I thought someone out there may be able to help. The newsletter I will be publishing will contain about thirty 2 x 3 ads for small, local (county specific)businesses at very low prices. Would it be profitable and worth my time to mail media kits to businesses to solicit advertising?

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Graphic Designing
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Minhaj
E-mail
Minhaj_ansari80@rediffmail.com
Date & Time
7/12/2006 5:23:59 AM
I am a graphic designer I want gives ideas from a famous magzine. Occasionally internal design appointments and color schemes.

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using free articles
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Mary
E-mail
none given
Date & Time
7/12/2006 9:26:42 PM
I found a great website where publishers have access to free articles. If I use any of these articles, do I have to use them verbatim, or is it legal to remove some of the text?

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re: using free articles
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Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
7/14/2006 2:07:46 PM
It is always a good idea to contact the web site and ask if you can use a portion of the article. It may not be required, but it is polite and builds goodwill with someone you are using as a source.

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Working for a start-up
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Denise Gable
E-mail
dvgable@publishinghelp.com
Date & Time
7/16/2006 11:50:41 AM
I am writing an article for my publication, Editors Only, on editor's opinions on working for a start-up publication. If anyone has input and doesn't mind being quoted, I'd love to hear your experience on the following questions: 1. If you are currently or have ever worked for a start-up publication: - What are the challenges of working for a start-up? - The best part? The worse? 2. If you have never worked for a start-up, would you consider it?

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Outsourcing the Publicati
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Binnies Chacko
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itsbinnies@hotmail.com
Date & Time
7/28/2006 12:19:22 PM
I would like to invite queries regarding the outsourcing of Publication work, from typing to page setting, and printing. We have been publishing Christian books and tracts. You may contact me on my email id for further information. Binnies

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Outsourcing the Publicati
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Binnies P. Chacko
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itsbinnies@hotmail.com
Date & Time
8/1/2006 9:10:54 AM
I would like to invite queries regarding the outsourcing of Publication work, from typing to page setting, and printing. We have been publishing Christian books and tracts. You may contact me on my email id for further information. Binnies ----- itsbinnies@hotmail.com

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Software for publishers..
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Andy
E-mail
none given
Date & Time
8/22/2006 2:32:51 AM
Hi there. We are a small publisher of print and electronic magazines here in South Africa. Can anyone recommend software to handle our production, advertising sales and subscriber info? Our budget is not huge and most solutions I have found on the net are either too expensive for us or not really suited to our market... any ideas?

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Software Solutions
Name
Gemma Lewis
E-mail
gemma@serenpublishing.com
Date & Time
8/22/2006 9:29:13 AM
Hi Tom, I am launching a trade magazine for the Caribbean Region, my first print is 4,000 copies with approx. 3,000 subscribers, and am seeking a low cost, but effective software solution that can manage subscriber lists, printing mailing labels, database of advertisers, track invoicing and accounts receivables - do you know of any that you can recommend?

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re: Small Press for Sale
Name
Rachna
E-mail
nachna@gmail.com
Date & Time
8/27/2006 7:20:44 AM
Is your small press still up for sale? Can you provide more information... Thanks!

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i want to publish one art
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M. Sikander
E-mail
sikanderbiochem@yahoo.com
Date & Time
8/31/2006 2:53:50 PM
i am research scholar in india and have written a very good article on the cancer and chemoprevention. and now i want to send it to some publishing magazine as i dont know to which magazine i should go. kindly help me in this respect.

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Going from online to prin
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Jenn
E-mail
jennc884@yahoo.com
Date & Time
9/4/2006 9:14:12 PM
I have an online urban magazine and I want to take it to print. Lots of people have said to me (publicists, writers, friends) have said that it should be print, but I dont know how to get financing for that.

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re: Going from online to
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
9/5/2006 1:19:36 PM
I assume you have advertisers for your online magazine. You will need to pitch the idea of print advertising to them and start looking for other advertisers. It is unlikely you will be able to get a loan unless your online magazine has a history of profit. Even then, lenders may see the costs of publishing it in print as a big hurdle to overcome. You might try polling your online subscribers about their interest in a print magazine and then offering pre-publication pricing to raise some money. Keep in mind that while a lot of people may say it should be in print, most will disappear when it comes to supporting you after you really do it.

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Pricing a newsletter
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Mrs. Ward
E-mail
MrsWard71@aol.com
Date & Time
9/20/2006 7:33:17 AM
I want to start a newsletter and I'm wondering how much it will cost me to put it together. Also, how much should I charge for my newsletter?

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Publisher's Statement
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Libby
E-mail
lgood@mapei.com
Date & Time
9/25/2006 8:12:05 AM
Is it a legal requirement to include a publishers statement of circulation if: 1) Our magazine accepts no outside sources for revenue - no advertising or subscribtion costs? 2) No outside editorial is accepted -- all editorial is about the company and its products? 3) Controlled circulation in USA, Canada, & Puerto Rico. Thank you for any information

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re: Publisher
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Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
9/26/2006 8:29:53 AM
It is my understaning that the statement of circulation is only required to get a special postal rate for magazines, so contact your post office for information on the regulations.

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re: Pricing a newsletter
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Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
9/26/2006 8:34:12 AM
Depending on your newsletter and its circulation, the cost could be just copying and stamps to thousands of dollars. The amount you charge will depend on your expected circulation and overhead, what other newsletters like yours are charging, and the value of your information (how unique it is). You need to be able to get back what you put into it plus a reasonable profit.

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re: Software Solutions
Name
Anne
E-mail
agassere@icv2.com
Date & Time
10/5/2006 11:40:30 AM
Gemma, Did anyone reply to your message? My small publishiing company is also looking for subscription managment software. Thanks, Anne

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re: re: Software Solution
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
10/16/2006 9:07:28 AM
I don't know of any inexpensive software fo subscriptions. There is one for book publishers called AnyBook. You can find more information at http://www.ronwatters.com/RonSoft5.htm. It could be used for many of the functions of a magazine including a subscription list.

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small business opportunit
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bri
E-mail
stack
Date & Time
10/16/2006 10:00:32 AM
hello, i want to start a small business opportunity magazine , do u think it is profitable, and where do i start?

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re: self publishing
Name
dennis
E-mail
denmarwanga@gmail.com
Date & Time
10/17/2006 11:58:12 PM
please i need information about self publishing

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Advertising
Name
Thomas
E-mail
none given
Date & Time
11/5/2006 8:54:53 PM
Tom, great site! My partner and I have just finished our media kits and are about to approach advertisers. We have a rate card and also our estimated circulation (meaning, we're actually doing a 20,000 first run). From an advertisers stand point, by us just telling them that we're printing 20,000 copies, would that be enough for most advertisers (in general)? Or, would we need a third party to verify our printing numbers? Would you have any suggestions as to what we may need to do?

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Re: Advertising
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Thomas
E-mail
none given
Date & Time
11/5/2006 9:05:33 PM
Opps...also forgot to mention: we're a free magazine. Subscriptions are available, but we have distribution centres across the city that take as many or as little magazine's as we place their. Hope that clarify's a few things.

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re: Advertising
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Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
11/8/2006 2:35:07 PM
A free magazine should do well with 20k advertisers. You don't need a third party to verify your numbers unless you are applying for a postal permit, which isn't the case here. Who is your audience? If they are general public or small business people, or any large group like that you should be okay. You have everything in place, now you just need to deliver the content that will keep readers interested.

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re: small business opport
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Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
11/8/2006 2:36:59 PM
A magazine about small business opportunities should do well so long as you provide information that is either not available from other sources, or is more comprehensive.

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A publisher's audio resou
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Xaviero Cervera
E-mail
xaviero@gmail.com
Date & Time
11/13/2006 2:59:24 PM
I was wondering if you know of any podcasts that have to do with magazine publishing (or any other type). Podcasts by publishers/editors for publishers/editors would great. I looking for audio instead of text to listen to on my commute home. Thanks.

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re: A publisher
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Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
11/15/2006 12:07:05 PM
Sorry, I don't know anything about podcasts for or by publishers. I am sure they exist, but have not heard any. Maybe someone else has.

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Magazine Process
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Adrea
E-mail
adreamiller@hotmail.com
Date & Time
11/16/2006 9:00:12 AM
Okay, so I just came up with an idea for a magazine. I want to create a magazine that deals with comedy...Period. Now I have worked at a newspapers and sort of understand that process, but I have never worked at a magazine. What would be the steps of making my magazine happen, and as far as publishing, should i do it independently or with a publisher?

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Creating an articlea
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Jeffrey Love
E-mail
none given
Date & Time
11/16/2006 9:50:37 PM
Is there anyone who can give advice for an aspiring recent graduate? I want to write articles for magazines or be able to have my own coloumn to be able to write about a certain topic every month for a magazine of some sort. How would I go about doing this were would I get started?

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re: Magazine Process
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
12/6/2006 1:17:54 PM
You have a good start, having working on newspapers. I would try to get some pieces published in existing magazines before trying my own, however. Then you can use those as references when you are trying to find startup funds.

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re: Creating an articlea
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
12/6/2006 1:19:54 PM
You should get a copy of Writer's Market and just send out articles to anywhere you can. The more work you have in print, the more likely someonw will be willing to give you a column. Without a track record of publication, you won't have much chance.

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re: Creating an articlea
Name
Stirred Up mag
E-mail
nick@stirredup.net
Date & Time
12/16/2006 9:34:23 AM
Hi there - maybe starting with the independent press would be a good idea, as you're bound to find a publication written by like-minded individuals. The flipside is that many of them are on a complete shoestring, but maybe it's worth writing for them to get your name on the map! We receive many submissions and I can assure you that we read all of them with consideration - unlike bigger magazines. Good luck!

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How to startup a magazine
Name
Paula Harper
E-mail
pauharp@yahoo.com
Date & Time
12/24/2006 8:14:01 PM
I need to know how to start a magazine. I'm interested in learning how to find the resources for funding and how to get it published and also, is it a profitable business. How long do it take to get the magazine off and running?

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re: launching event
Name
dez
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none given
Date & Time
1/3/2007 8:11:18 AM
yet another message about launching a mag! Its in the pipeline but I need advice on how to get artistes, their managers & labels to recognise us, send us press releases, official photos & other promotional material. (With time this should grow to a point where they would actually agree to an interview and photo shoot!) In summary, is there a formal way of getting my mag accredited as a press partner, afterall we are an invaluable link to the artistes' fans. Should I just send off a copy of the mag along with a cover letter?

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re: re: launching event
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Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
1/4/2007 5:03:35 PM
Actually, you probably will get a good response by sending a cover letter and a copy of the magazine to press agents and managers. If you don't know who to send to, try sending it to the artist in care of their label.

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re: re: Article Suggestio
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Dr Malik
E-mail
mkmalik@hotmail.com
Date & Time
1/5/2007 9:24:43 AM
I have written many articles and want to get them publish in international magzin what to do ?

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re: Advertising
Name
zed
E-mail
none given
Date & Time
1/7/2007 8:31:54 AM
what's a media kit? Thanks

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starting magazine
Name
Sgt. Leach
E-mail
lancel@hill.af.mil
Date & Time
1/17/2007 9:03:42 PM
I am in the Airforce, and am interested in knowing if i would need to seperate from the military in order to start my magazine. Also i have an idea and no clue as to how to start a magazine, should i contact publishers first? should i start an e-zine? thank you.

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re: starting magazine
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
1/18/2007 5:24:40 AM
I don't know about the military rules, but you should ask about the regulations before proceeding. It may depend on whether they consider your magazine a business or hobby. As far as starting a magazine goes, you should consider contributing articles to some magazines first to get an idea how they work. An e-zine may be an alternative - the cost is definately less and you can get a better feeling for what you want to do.

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re: re: Advertising
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Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
1/18/2007 5:28:14 AM
A media kit is a collection of press releases, brochures, author bios, background materials, and other information that will help the press write about your books. The media kit should give them everything they need to write about you, including contact information in case they want an interview. The purpose is to make it easy for the press to help you.

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re: re: re: Article Sugge
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Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
1/18/2007 5:30:19 AM
Try www.writersmarket.com. They will have listing for all kinds of magazines.

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Book Publishing
Name
JaWar
E-mail
kemetic0@yahoo.com
Date & Time
1/22/2007 2:55:11 PM
How to Self-Publish for Profit Seminar Series on the Campus of Morehouse College in Sale Hall in Atlanta, Georgia from 7:00PM-9:00PM. The seminars are free and open to the public. The dates are as follows: Monday, Jan. 29, 2007 Monday, February 26, 2007 Wednesday, March 28, 2007 Monday, April 30, 2007. "10 WAYS TO MAKE MONEY FROM YOU BOOK" SEMINAR presented by JaWar at the West End Library in Atlanta, Georgia from 6:00PM-8:00PM on MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2007. For directions call 404-752-8740. Some of the information shared during the book publishing seminar is applicable to publishing a magazine.

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Getting started
Name
Jackie
E-mail
jmccrearry1@verizon.net
Date & Time
1/25/2007 6:31:14 AM
I am interested in starting magazine. Have most components. Still sketchy on audience. IS there a step x step cklist or literature available. Perhaps a mentor? Pls advise.

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10 ISBN batch
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Dan
E-mail
dansinfo2000@yahoo.com
Date & Time
1/28/2007 12:39:28 AM
If i have to buy the 10 ISBN combo, do i have to have all the 10 titles or i can just take one and keep the 9 slots? If the former is true, Is there a possibility to change the titles later or it is fixed once bought. Can someone else take my name once reserved?

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need a christian publish
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david wisdom
E-mail
davidwisdim3@yahoo.com
Date & Time
2/2/2007 4:00:20 AM
i have three christian manuscripts almost ready for publishing but lack the funds. i would like to met with a publisher or financer for these works.

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re: 10 ISBN batch
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
2/6/2007 7:23:08 AM
You can just use the one ISBN and keep the other 9 in reserve. When I got my ISBN's years ago I didn't have to specify the titles - they were assigned as the books were published. When you ask whether someone else can use your name once reserved, do you mean the title of the book? If so, yes, there is nothing to prevent two books from having the same title.

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why write a book
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laura
E-mail
hoshawlj@hotmail.com
Date & Time
2/21/2007 3:39:57 PM
My son is always telling me I should write a book about my life, not because i have writing skills, but because I'm an excellent lesson to how child molestation can leave scares for a lifetime. with that said. my question is: why write a book when you didnt come out on top?

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re: why write a book
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Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
2/27/2007 1:08:59 PM
You should write it so others can learn from what you went through. The fact that your story doesn't necesarily have a happy ending just makes it more powerful and important for others to learn from.

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Truss Magazine
Name
Frances T McGrier
E-mail
ftmcgrier@yahoo.com
Date & Time
3/16/2007 1:03:52 PM
I've just started a business in publishing. Truss Magazine, it's at the very early stages and I would like to know if I can get step by step advise on how to get a publishing company to support me.

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Starting Out
Name
Shenia Coats
E-mail
babyscorpian19@yahoo.com
Date & Time
3/16/2007 5:34:57 PM
I am a writer who has become tired of unprofessional people, and want to start my own publication, however I am doing this on my own and am not sure whether an online publication would be easier to maintain or would a print magazine be a more streamline task? Any advice or resources anyone is willing to share would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance, Shenia

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short-run, chapbook
Name
Nita Karpf
E-mail
nita.karpf@oberlin.edu
Date & Time
3/19/2007 3:18:20 PM
I would love to hear from anyone who would publish a short-run, small format, chapbook of 20-30 poems, for a fee. Alternative press is fine. Please respond privately to nita.karpf@oberlin.edu

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short-run, chapbook
Name
Nita Karpf
E-mail
nita.karpf@oberlin.edu
Date & Time
3/19/2007 3:27:29 PM
I would love to hear from anyone who would publish a short-run, small format, chapbook of 20-30 poems, for a fee. Alternative press is fine. Please respond privately to nita.karpf@oberlin.edu

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publishing an e-magazine
Name
teo
E-mail
ankteo@yahoo.com
Date & Time
3/20/2007 7:19:25 AM
Hello! I am very happy I found this forum. I would like to ask if there are any special requirements for starting an e-magazine, like for example is the ISBN number for the paper magazines. Also, I need to know which is the fiscal procedure for paying the taxes on the income that comes from advertising (only, as we plan to distribute it for free). Can somebody give me some guidelines? Thanks a lot!

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re: publishing an e-magaz
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
3/21/2007 3:47:42 PM
There is no need fo an ISSN (or ISBN for books). Those numbers are used for library and distributor cataloging. Since e-magazines don't apply to those outlets, they are unnecessary. The guidelines for taxes on advertising will depend on your state, but the income will count against your personal (or your company's) US federal income taxes.

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re: publishing an e-magaz
Name
teo
E-mail
ankteo@yahoo.com
Date & Time
3/22/2007 3:42:50 AM
Thank you very much for your reply, Mr. Tom Person, I came here because I didn't find any similar place on the internet where I could post my questions, for this I am again grateful to you. I am located in Europe, not in US, but I guess is exactly the same thing regarding the taxes for the income. But is it possible to start an online magazine without having a company? We are a group of people working on this but we do not have any foundation or enterprise behind us. Do we obligatory have to open a business (maybe an independent activity with online publishing profile, if there is such thing) or we can do it simply as individuals and declare the income in individual names?

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re: re: publishing an e-m
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
3/22/2007 1:33:51 PM
I don't know the requirements in your country for starting an online magaaine, but I would suggest consulting a local lawyer or government office to find out more about your country's regulations.

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re: Truss Magazine
Name
karena
E-mail
karena01@sprintpcs.com
Date & Time
3/29/2007 7:34:13 PM
hey tamika, if you didn't find out yet, i can give you a few company names. I'm in the ATL. I would love to help

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re: Truss Magazine
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karena
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karena01@sprintpcs.com
Date & Time
3/29/2007 7:35:45 PM
Hey tamika, if you're still looking for a publishing company, i would love to help. I am in the atlanta area. my email address is karena01@sprintpcs.com

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Website
Name
Jeffrey W.
E-mail
jlwilliams22@Aol.com
Date & Time
4/15/2007 3:54:49 PM
Dear Mr. Person, I have been writing for a long time with hopes of having a published book sometime soon. I have not yet created a website for my work, but I have lots of published work that can showcase my writing. My question is, do you know of any websites where I can post all my work and use that as a link for potential editors or agents to use as a guide? I've heard of Storymania but I would prefer a different site. One, perhaps, that can block all other viewers but the ones I want to see it. If that isn't possible then a regular posting website would be fine. The more professional looking the better.

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newsletter and magazine
Name
Blaylock
E-mail
quitblaylo@aol.com
Date & Time
4/24/2007 11:37:58 AM
need to know how to avoid legal problems when writing the newsletter or doing a magazine. what are some pointers. also what is the best way to start in a newsletter. E-mail, print, webpage, all. Please give me some feedback. Thanks

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Magazine Name
Name
Stacy
E-mail
sskelsey@gmail.com
Date & Time
4/26/2007 9:34:23 PM
I want to start a magazine, but every time I come up with one, I found out later that the name is taken. What steps do i take to protect a name & how do I find out if it's taken if it's not published online?

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re: Website
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
4/28/2007 11:27:52 PM
If it doesn't cost anything, it doesn't hurt to post your story online. However, it is unlikely that ediors or agents aho are going to be able to do much good for you will be checking out a site like that. They receive morethan enough submissions through the mail.

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re: Magazine Name
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Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
4/28/2007 11:30:29 PM
You cannot protect a magazine name, but you can protect a logo. For instance, Rolling Stone uses a specific font and the magazine has a distinctive look and feel. The logo can be protected as a trademark. And the faster you get it into the market, the more secure it will be.

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re: newsletter and magazi
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
4/28/2007 11:32:30 PM
The best way to protect yourself is to ensure that anything you publish is true and can be proven to be so using multiple sources. If I were starting a newsletter now, I would do it in print backed up with a strong web site.

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Magazine business plan
Name
Norman
E-mail
storingnorm2
Date & Time
5/4/2007 10:04:02 AM
To whom it may concern! I am currently undertaking a business plan on Food and lifestyle magazine targetting the Caribbean community in London. I would appreciate assistance on the business plan in terms of its completion from a draft copy to a investment ready business plan. I am seeking an individual or company to provide consultancy actively participating in the compleion of the business plan and information such as the total costs of producing a magazine would be extremely valuable. Thanks in advance. Norman Austin

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distributor source
Name
eddie horan
E-mail
eran8279@aol.com
Date & Time
5/9/2007 9:26:03 PM
I have a series of small books to be published under the registered name. "Hip Pocket Knowledge" and I'm looking for a distributor whom have access to Stationay stores. i.e.Staples, "Office Depot, etc. Drug stores, i.e., CVS Phamacy Rexall, etc. Could you recommend where I find a resource? Thank you

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Magazine Legal
Name
Stacy
E-mail
none given
Date & Time
5/16/2007 3:24:37 AM
I want to feature fashion spreads in my magazine and use clothing such as Gap or Express fashion, If I want to do this do I need to contact the company or just state where the clothes came from? Please help!!

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Finding a Magazine Publis
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Stacy
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none given
Date & Time
5/16/2007 3:30:28 AM
How do you find a magazine publisher & what is the process once u find one, do you get a commission?

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UPC Files
Name
Rajon
E-mail
rajondbp@yahoo.com
Date & Time
5/16/2007 7:54:09 AM
I received a Bipad number for my magazine's UPC through Harrington Associates. Now that I have that number, they suggested to go to pips.com and have them generate a file for me. Is there any alternative to create a UPC image for my magazine?

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re: Magazine Legal
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
5/24/2007 3:13:47 PM
I would contact the companies. Not only would it cover you from any liability, but they may also provide you with more materials and resources to help you with your layouts.

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Amazingcatlog
Name
Ron Paracha
E-mail
ron@amazingcatalog.com
Date & Time
5/25/2007 11:07:12 AM
Dear , Our Flash Virtual Paper Software lets publishers transform your Magazine into interactive online version at low costs. The resultant digital Magazine is light weight, easy to navigate, and loads very fast. You may put the product on your website or distribute on CD-ROMs. Our solution was conceived to meet the needs of editors who publish Magazines, eBook, Paper Books, Reports, Newspapers, Flyers & Catalogs, Guides (travel guide, food guide, hotel guide, automotive guide, etc), and promotioanl booklets. Online Demonstration: http://amazingcatalog.com/flash_catalog_demo.html Please find product brochure attached. To discuss conversion of your #Position# please call at +1.813.600.5691 or e-mail me directly at ron@amazingcatalog.com. I look forward to doing business with your company. Sincerely, -- Ron Paracha Business Development Manager www.amazingcatalog.com: Direct: 1.813.600.5691 Intl: +92-300-8560160

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trademark
Name
Clift
E-mail
rcliftaylor@aol.com
Date & Time
5/28/2007 8:32:17 PM
How do I market my trademark brand to investors willing to be an business partner with me on this venture.

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re: trademark
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
5/31/2007 3:40:10 PM
Do you have anything more than the trademark to market?

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re: names of magazines in
Name
Eva
E-mail
eliva2love@yahoo.com
Date & Time
6/4/2007 6:32:16 AM
pls i need the website for city people magazine

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magazine
Name
samkeliso
E-mail
samue35@hotmail.com
Date & Time
6/23/2007 1:41:59 PM
hi i would like to know what i need to know to start a christian magazine im inexperienced but ive a burning passion to start one. wat steps do l need to take. please help

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re: re: ISBN
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Saheed Olakunle Omotoso
E-mail
qwerty_01@fastermail.com
Date & Time
6/27/2007 12:48:19 AM
Hello, I need to know how to get ISBN in Nigeria because am about the publish a text on computer and internet. i will be happy if you can help me in

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How do I Start a Local Ma
Name
Prettygirl
E-mail
none given
Date & Time
6/27/2007 4:11:56 PM
I love to write and want to start a local magazine about relationships and health. I want to publish the magazine myself.

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approaching investors
Name
Amanda
E-mail
none given
Date & Time
7/4/2007 3:16:06 PM
great forum! I have developed an online women's magazine in my city (for starters, with plans to expand). A large communications company recently invested in my main competitor. Would it be worth pitchting to another publishing company for investment (to help us grow faster), or should I hold off until we've grown substantially? of course a serious business plan is required either way. thanks for your help!

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re: ISBN and PUBLISHING
Name
CHIBUNDU ONYEMA
E-mail
WILMABUNDUS@YAHOO.COM
Date & Time
7/6/2007 4:44:39 AM
I AM A NEW HAND AT AUTHORING.I HAVE A READY MANUSCRIPT ON HEALTH.WHAT DO I DO?HOW CAN I GET AN ISBN?WHICH COMPANY CAN ASSIST ME IN PUBLESHING AS I DONT HAVE THE AMOUNT REQUIRED?

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new magazine
Name
Allen Henderson
E-mail
hendersona786@aol.com
Date & Time
7/12/2007 11:59:40 PM
Hi i would like to know whats steps i need to take to start my ouw magazine. I am inexperenced in this topic and i was trying to seek help.

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re: re: ISBN and PUBLISHI
Name
Angela
E-mail
none given
Date & Time
7/22/2007 1:49:03 PM
Try http://www.hisworkpub.com/epublish. They are extremely reasonable in their rates, easy to work with, very knowledgeable and will get your book files printer ready. They also offer printing and distribution solutions.

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re: approaching investors
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
7/27/2007 12:38:38 PM
I would submit your proposal to another publishing company for the print magazine. They can provide the exeperience and you have the content.

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Magazine Templates
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Jane Smith
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none given
Date & Time
8/6/2007 12:27:07 AM
Hi there, Does anybody know of a website where I can purchase a magazine template for pagemaker or indesign or quarck. I just want something as a basis that I can modify with my own content. Cheers, Jane.

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re: Magazine Templates
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Jerry Ingles
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none given
Date & Time
8/6/2007 12:31:47 AM
Hi there Jane, This site has a template for sale at a very reasonable price: http://www.magazine-template.com Good luck! Jerry.

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Real Esate Magazine
Name
Royal
E-mail
royalsasan@hotmail.com
Date & Time
8/14/2007 8:26:46 AM
I am thinking of starting a merketing business. The business i have in mine consists of a website and a print version. The website will show real estate ad listings and also offers different web advertising options like Banner ads,...The print version is basically a real estate magazine that is distributed for free but charges advertisers to put their ads in the magazine. I'm a data analyst by trade but not in neither of the web business or the publishing business currently. I have researched some about the web part of it. However, i have no clue in terms of the print version of the business. Mainly my questions are: shall i use a publishing company as a subcontractor for the print verstion? What does the subcontracting company provide? Would distribution of the magazines be provided by the subcontracting company. Where can i find cost effective subcontracting publishing companies? I really appreciate any advice you may have related to this business model. I also don't want to blow it too much out of proportion at the beginning so to put my budgeting limits in danger. Do you think i should perhaps start with EITHER of the web or print version first and then integrate into the other.

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re: Real Esate Magazine
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
8/20/2007 4:40:41 PM
My toughts on real estate advertising are that you should have the web site for out of town clients and the print ads for locals or people driving through your area. My wife and I have driven through towns and picked up the local real estate ads - these are usually free tabloids we can pick up at shops we stop at. OR we may look at listings in the window of a real estate office in the town. If we are interested, then when we get home we check the internet for listings in that area. IF I WERE YOU, I'd use the existing local real estate paper that is given away around town, then I would have a good web page for your own firm for follow up. If you want some help with the web site, contact me.

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Need Your Input
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Betty Adex
E-mail
none given
Date & Time
8/27/2007 9:53:55 PM
This site has been awesome.thumbs up Tom. I am in the middle of a magazine publication and adverts has been hard seeking. So am thinking of creating adverts for major brands myself. My question is " wouldn't there be a problem,legal issues and allthat are related?" Your quick response will go along way. Thanks in advance.

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Magazine Publishing
Name
Hometown Journey Magazine/Angela
E-mail
angela@hometownjourney.net
Date & Time
8/29/2007 3:09:22 PM
I read your bit on Determination. I would say that you speak the truth on that subject. When my idea came I took the leap of faith, went out the next day and started telling businesses what my magazine was all about. Some jumped in to support me right away. I got it started with a few printing issues. So here it is 1 ˝ years later and the magazine that God blessed me with is growing exponentially. I admit money is tight at times but I just keep trudging along in great faith. I know that my determination is something that keeps me going. I have several great advertisers and grow each month, however things do not happen overnight and you just have to keep fighting the good fight and the rewards will come. Thank you for having a place for everyone to come to. If anyone cares please visit our magazine website at www.hometownjourney.net. Once the welcome page loads just click the Home/Index tab and you will go to our home page. Feel Free to browse the page links and please leave a blog in our community forum. Does anyone know about franchising? I am considering franchising my magazine. We have subscribers from all over that would love this magazine in their neck of the woods.

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Start a magazine for chea
Name
Taylor
E-mail
maybird32246@yahoo.com
Date & Time
8/29/2007 6:24:40 PM
Hey, i need a sponser. I really need it to be cheap i am only a KID

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Starting Up Cheap
Name
Hometown Journey Magazine/Angela
E-mail
angela@hometownjourney.net
Date & Time
8/29/2007 6:51:59 PM
Well when I started mine I had no money, I just had an HP Printer. (Took me days to print them though lol) But, I was determined and strong willed. Then someone donated a Konica Copier which I used till it got to expensive. Then tried a couple of other things before we ended up Leasing another Konica which is a comercial copier, traded the old one and it is so much cheaper than using a publishing company. The quality is beautiful. You might try that, we pay only .054 a color copy. I also pay the lease. That has worked well until we can afford the high dollar print company. Our advertisers are very pleased with our quality. This Konica Bizhub Pro C500 does an outstanding job and the great part is it staples and folds them to!

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re: Start a magazine for
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Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
10/16/2007 4:14:07 PM
You can do it without a sponsor. If you have a computer and printer, you can publish a magazine. It may not be as sophisticated as you want, but it will get you started. From there, if you have the content, you will draw advertisers and be able to stay independent. Don't be in a hurry to sell off your rights.

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re: Need Your Input
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
10/16/2007 4:23:04 PM
I would think that the way to go about this would be to create your ads and then send them to the major brand advertising departments with a request for permission to run. There should be no problem with permission or not because you are not making a profit, but you need to make sure that your ads do not violate any image requirements they have. For instance, if your magazine offends their sensibilities somehow or the wording is a problem. If you are not publishing a magazine that is radical in any direction or putting a new light on their product, I wouldn't thinkthey would object.

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How do I register my maga
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Dapo
E-mail
dapoowoade@yahoo.com
Date & Time
10/26/2007 4:08:30 AM
I have incorporated a company at CAC which is to publish 2 magazines monthly. However, I learn I also have to do a registration for these. What other registrations are reqwuired and how do I do them

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Software to track adverti
Name
Michele Palermo
E-mail
michelep@sbcglobal.net
Date & Time
10/29/2007 11:06:20 AM
I'm developing a bi-monthly 48 page regional magazine with a distribution of 20,000. The magazine will have approximately 60 advertisers. I have a have design software, contact management (SOHO) and book keeping software. But can anyone recommend a software on how to track advertisers/advertising? How can I keep track of how many advertisers, how many have paid, how many owe, when a contract is coming up etc? P.S. I run OSX not WINDOWS. This is the difficult part. However, I do have the option of running Bootcamp which can allow me to run my MAC as a WINDOWS operating system, so if that is the only option...

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re: How do I register my
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Michele Palermo
E-mail
michelep@sbcglobal.net
Date & Time
10/29/2007 11:17:20 AM
I'm considering incorporating as well, and am currently looking into the fees of incorporating and registering. Below is what I have found on a website called incorp.com "A registered agent is a person or entity, designated in the articles of incorporation / organization, who can accept legal documents and notifications from a state office on behalf of a corporate entity. All corporations and Limited-Liability Companies (LLCs) must choose a person or entity to act as their registered agent. There are few restrictions regarding who can be a registered agent other than that the person or entity must be located and available at a physical street address within the state during normal business hours. It is important that you select a reliable company when choosing your registered agent. Perhaps you've heard that you can act as your own registered agent... beware! If you act as your own agent, you don't have the flexibility to close your office at your will or have flexible hours since you must always be open to accept service of process. Additionally, having a resident or registered agent saves you from potentially being served with legal papers in front of your family, clients, neighbors or vendors. Lastly, you will appreciate having a professional registered agent service to track and notify you of annual reports being due and other filings that you may have to periodically file. Remember: If your Registered Agent is not reliable, you could lose your corporate or Limited-Liability Company status and pay considerable penalties. This is why national registered agent services is InCorp's primary business!"

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webkinz
Name
http://www.webkinzmap1.phpnet.us
E-mail
Gordon_ch@gmail.com
Date & Time
10/29/2007 3:06:19 PM
It works because reputable writers make links to things they consider reputable sources. So readers, when they find something distasteful or unreliable, don't just hit the back button once, they hit it twice. They remember not to follow links again through the page which took them there.

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webkinz
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http://www.webkinzmap1.phpnet.us
E-mail
losina@yahoo.com
Date & Time
10/29/2007 3:06:52 PM
Words can't express your significance. Thank you.

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re: Real Esate Magazine
Name
George Sowers
E-mail
GSowers@Comcast.net
Date & Time
10/31/2007 8:45:32 PM
I publish a real estate magazine, I also was the a franchiser of a real estate magazine. It sounds like you are very nieve about the business. I recommend you get involved with one of the national real estae publishers The real Estate Book or harmon Homes, you will have a much better chance for success. It is much more difficult then it seems, publishing is the easy part. Selling the ads is the difficult part.

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Real Estate magazine
Name
Lewis Davis
E-mail
betweenline@juno.com
Date & Time
11/19/2007 7:45:36 PM
i am seeking assistance on selling real estate ads.I have wonderful web site and media kit,but my major hurdle has been selling advertising ads.Question: What is the best approach in securing ads? How to identify potential advertisers? Should I cold call,door to door or walkin?

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re: re: ISBN and PUBLISHI
Name
musa
E-mail
none given
Date & Time
11/25/2007 11:41:34 AM
Hi. I really got info about publishers, but how can I know that the publisher is real. that is is there any directory for one to confirm the authenticity of a publisher? Please this is my submission.

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re: re: re: ISBN and PUBL
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
12/6/2007 10:28:34 AM
You can check out a publisher by looking for them in Books in Print (in your public library) or Writers Market. The main thing is to be wary of any publisher who asks for fees or any other compensation for publishing your book.

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The National Institute Of
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Glen Desilva
E-mail
desilva.glen@gmail.com
Date & Time
12/7/2007 4:36:16 AM
Hi, Joel Ball is the President and Lead Author of the National Institute of Science Media [NISM], a leading publisher on informative and practical books on science and other fields. For more information log on to:- http://www.joelball.blogspot.com/

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Seoul International Book
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
12/26/2007 10:34:12 PM
I will be in Seoul, South Korea, in May 2008 for their international book fair. I will be representing International Titles, exhibiting books for their clients. You can find details and how to register your books at www.internationaltitles.com. This will be a terrific opportunity for you to sell foreign rights to your books in the Korean market. International Titles is Loris Essary's company. I have known him for over 25 years and worked several book fairs with him since the days he represented COSMEP at the ALA and ABA book fairs. This is International Titles' first time at the Seoul International Book Fair, and I very much appreciate the opportunity to represent them.

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HELLO
Name
WOSSEN
E-mail
SOSI133@YAHOO.COM
Date & Time
1/6/2008 12:37:14 AM
HELLO MY NAME IS WOSSEN I AM 35 YEARS OLD I LIVE IN ETHIOPIA AND I HAVE BACHELOR DEGREE BY LAW BUT MY NEED AND GIFT IS TO WRITE BOOKS (FICTION) AND I HAVE THREE BEST BOOKS BUT I CANT PUBLISH IT BECAUSE OF HAVE NO MONEY IF SOMEBODY CAN SPONSER ME I WILL GIVE MY BOOK AND PUBLISH IT THANX HOPE HEAR SOON WOSSEN

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ISBN
Name
olughu omaha chima
E-mail
skylywhyti@yahoo.co.uk
Date & Time
1/6/2008 10:00:30 AM
How can i get Isbn and also be a member of the publishing forum? Please can i get means of marketing my books?

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ISBN
Name
Olughu Omaha Chimaq
E-mail
skylywhyti@yahoo.co.uk
Date & Time
1/6/2008 10:03:38 AM
Please how can i get ISBN and also market my book?

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launching a trade magazin
Name
Andrea
E-mail
asilas10@charter.net
Date & Time
1/9/2008 7:39:27 AM
DO you have to get the name of the magazine trademarked?

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Website
Name
Jeffrey Williams
E-mail
jlwilliams22@aol.com
Date & Time
1/15/2008 10:25:09 PM
Mr. Person, After many years of writing and building a small but respectable list of credentials, I decided to create a website, www.jlwonline.com. I am just wondering if you had any suggestions on how I could promote it. Thanks in advance for your help.

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Selling Ads
Name
Traneisha Jones
E-mail
traneishaj@yahoo.com
Date & Time
1/19/2008 8:49:24 PM
I am in the process of launching a magazine- is it true I can't get money from advertisers until after the magazine has been published- if this is true, then when one is seeking start-up capital, should one be looking for enough money to pay the printers up front?

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re: re: ISBN and PUBLISHI
Name
Nnaya Ugochukwu Francis
E-mail
ugofrancis@yahoo.com
Date & Time
1/25/2008 6:21:40 AM
I wrote a book that I want to get published, I want to the details on how it is going to work

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magazine
Name
anagul
E-mail
gulnaz.parveen@gmail.com
Date & Time
1/27/2008 3:04:47 PM
I am planning to start a magazine. I have 4 people on board. We started together on voluntary basis, they are now talking of contracts, what sort of employment contract can I issue them/if I can?

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Website Comments
Name
Jeffre
E-mail
jlwilliams22@aol.com
Date & Time
1/28/2008 1:01:34 PM
I am looking for reviews, suggestions on my site please. www.jlwonline.com

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re: Website Comments
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
2/12/2008 11:38:29 AM
You have a great website for authors and lovers of literature! Very well done.

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How much to pay myself
Name
Susie
E-mail
variety_variedad@yahoo.com
Date & Time
2/12/2008 12:30:28 PM
First thank you for the great review you gave my magazine awhile back. Things are still going along -requires alot of patience. It is now time to pay myself. Where do I locate the info as to how much I am worth since I do it all. Layout and design, Graphics, editorials, etc....Thanks and take care!Your'e the best Tom

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re: How much to pay mysel
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
2/14/2008 3:19:18 PM
Susie, Congratulations! I'm glad the magazine is working out for you. If you are the whole staff, then the profits are all yours. You need to figure in how much you need for operating capital to keep the magazine going, and then whatever is left over is your profit. There are a couple ways you can go about deciding what to pay yourself. I know a guy in construction management whose company brings in a couple million a year, but he pays himself $45k. His reasoning is that that is what he needs to get by and the rest goes back into the business. On the other hand, you can take all the profits, but then you may need to loan some back to the company for special expenses, or if times go bad. The direction you take depends on your immediate needs and your tax situation. If you have spent a number of years putting money in without getting anything out, you certainly deserve to be paid back. If the money is there, I'd give myself a bonus at least for finally making it.

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New Magazine Templates
Name
Richard
E-mail
rkoscher@yahoo.com
Date & Time
2/20/2008 12:12:37 AM
Check out http://www.magazine-templates.com/ Award winning magazine designers have joined to give you professional, incredibly low-priced magazine templates, ready to layout the magazine you’ve always wanted to publish. Full featured editorial design templates. The templates feature everything you need from Cover, Table of Contents to Editorial pages, Feature opener and much more. Each package is laid out uniquely for a genre and available in Quark Xpress (6,7) and Adobe InDesign (CS2, CS3) - supporting the Windows and Apple MacIntosh program versions.

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Distribution
Name
Allan O'Connor
E-mail
none given
Date & Time
2/21/2008 8:24:44 AM
How do I get restaurants and cafes to host my free magazine?

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re: friend finder.com
Name
Katherine
E-mail
none given
Date & Time
2/24/2008 9:27:14 AM
I am replying to the dump ass that posted this message under friend finder. If you want to talk trash, then go to the trashie sites and get off of this site.

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Trade Publications
Name
Jackie Thaney
E-mail
chgobookclinic@aol.com
Date & Time
2/26/2008 6:06:33 AM
Could you please suggest the most popular trade magazines for those on the design side of book manufacturing? Jackie Chicago Book Clinic

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re: Distribution
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Tom Person
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editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
2/27/2008 8:25:35 PM
Allan, You are going to need to approach them personally. If you are trying to reach a larger geographic area than your town, you will probably need to approach the local franchise first. Once you show that there is interest, you can use that as a reference to approach the same or similar venues in other areas. You will have more luck with local cafes than national chains. For instance, it would be tough to get your local Starbucks to carry your magazine because there are corporate rules to contend with. However, if you could get into a local cafe, you will probably have luck with similar restauarnts in nearby locales based on your experience with that first one.

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re: magazine
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
2/27/2008 8:33:33 PM
Are you at the point where you are making a steady profit? If so, you should consider them valuable employee candidates bacause the the devotion they have already shown. If you do not yeat have a dependable cash flow, taking them on as contract employees would be difficult. If that is the case, consider giving them a fixed percentage of the revenue. That way, if the magazine continues to grow, so will their share. But if there is a slump, you won't be hit with responsibilities that you may not be able to fulfill.

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re: re: friend finder.com
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Tom Person
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editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
2/27/2008 8:35:56 PM
Thanks! I have to spend a lot of energy clearing off bad posts and that cuts into my ability to address the good ones.

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re: Website Comments
Name
Jeffrey Wiliams
E-mail
jlwilliams22@aol.com
Date & Time
3/10/2008 12:22:01 PM
Thank you so much for your kind review of my website, www.JLWonline.com. It is greatly appreciated.

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e-book
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harvinder
E-mail
bilo_200@hotmail.com
Date & Time
3/12/2008 9:13:02 PM
i am writing an e-book, i want to know if i need isbn no and if it is legal.no hassels. books which will be for sale beside isbn no what else do i need. thk u

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Laughing Bear Newsletter
Name
Barbara Richards
E-mail
brichards@library.wisc.edu
Date & Time
3/14/2008 12:59:37 PM
Hello, Has Laughing Bear Newsletter ceased publication with no. 143? Thanks, Barb Richards, Librarian

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re: Laughing Bear Newslet
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Tom Person
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editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
3/17/2008 5:51:30 PM
Hi Barb. Sorry. I do intend still to publish through issue 150. It is just going to come slowly because priorities have shifted. However, beginning with the Seoul 2008 book fair in May, I am getting back into independent publishing in new interesting ways. I'll be working with International Titles (www.imternationaltitles.com) to get a more global view and renewed enthusiasm.

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re: e-book
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
3/17/2008 6:02:20 PM
I don't know that you could even get an ISBN for an e-book. The main reason I know of to get an ISBN, and I certainly don't know everything, is to be able to be found by bookstores and libraries. Since you aren't selling to those markets, the ISBN question would seem to be moot. You will, however, want to print out a couple copies if you want to register a copyright.

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Goggle Ads
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
3/17/2008 6:09:23 PM
You have no doubt noticed the Google ads on all the pages of this site. These are selected by Google to match the content of the site (through some Google magic). Those ads pay for this site. I cannot vouch for the advertisers, but they make this site possible. If you have a web site that gets a fair amount of traffic, look into Google Adsense as a possible way to pay for it. (How do you find it? Google it, silly.)

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magazine businee plan
Name
ugo
E-mail
citnigeria@gmail.com
Date & Time
3/26/2008 8:06:00 AM
hi! am trying to put up a working document for a free-magazine pulication for my would be sponsor and i need help on this. am sorry i cant pay for professional advice now but i believe i would be ale to inn the nearest feature. thanks...ugo.

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kasie@mac.com
Name
Kasie
E-mail
Royalties
Date & Time
3/28/2008 7:12:48 AM
As a contract publisher for an association magazine, is it an industry standard that you pay the association royalties on advertising sales? If so, what percent is standard?

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I need the address of whe
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OYEWO ADEOLU ANDREW
E-mail
oyewoadeolu@yahoo.com
Date & Time
4/9/2008 2:28:57 AM
Pls can you give me the address of where i can ISSN number

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See you...Thanks, its gre
Name
Alexios
E-mail
GiatasHasbert77@gmail.com
Date & Time
4/28/2008 10:42:29 AM
See you...Thanks, its great to receive such positive comments.

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Advertisement
Name
Etta
E-mail
ettamal@yahoo.com
Date & Time
5/7/2008 11:22:21 AM
I am publishing an eMagazine with a category called Travel to Wellness. I'll like to feature in this magazine faith based conferences in countries where Tourism is the main industry also. Writing about these conferences will be a promotion for the organization and for the tourism industry for that country. How can I go about seeking advertisments from these two entities that weill benefit from the forum that the eMagazine will provide? Is it a matter of bringing the two parties to the table to share in the advertisment? Or exchanging content writing on the conferences for advertisment space?

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Seoul International Book
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
5/8/2008 2:43:26 PM
Tomorrow I am flying to South Korea for the Seoul International Book Fair as an associate of International Titles. I am looking forward to meeting with Korean publishers who are interested in buying foreign rights for our books. This is my first time to Asia, and I am looking forward to exploring the city. If you are going to the Seoul Fair, please drop into the International Titles booth at M22.

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re: Advertisement
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
5/8/2008 2:50:31 PM
I would say that you could sell advertising to both tourism and wellness clients rather than trying to combine them. You sould not have to exchange content writing for anything. Both groups should see you as a good opportunity to advertise. For instance, if you were featuring Idaho Springs, Colorado, you would appeal to bothe readers interested in hot springs (health spas) and the state of Colorado. Don't sell yourself short by giving either a discount since the opportunity to advertise is valuable to both.

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re: I need the address of
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
5/8/2008 2:52:15 PM
Go to www.loc.gov/issn.

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re: Seoul International B
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
5/10/2008 10:40:15 AM
With the time difference (14 hours), I left Dallas May 9 at 9:40am and arrived here in Seoul May 10 at 8:00pm. The fair starts May 14, so I have a few days to set up the booth and then explore the city. Helpful hint: It is not as fun as it sounds to travel with 96 pounds of books. Still, I am looking forward to the Seoul International Book Fair. And getting some sleep in the meantime.

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re: re: Seoul Internation
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
5/11/2008 9:04:01 AM
I went to the Coex convention center today and the booths are not up, not even marked out. There are workmen working on a few of the larger booths, but I'll have to check back tomorrow. Fortunately, I didn't lug the books along with me, I just tried a dry run on the subway. The Seoul Metro subway system, by the way, is the best I've seen anywhere in the world in terms of cleanliness and friendly, polite people. I've been all over Europe and the US, and Seoul is the most comfortable city I've been in so far. So next year, come on out - especially if you are interested in selling the rights to your children's books. They are hot with Korean publishers.

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advertising
Name
arlene
E-mail
theartistnetwork@gmail.com
Date & Time
5/15/2008 8:00:31 AM
I am starting my first online magazine shortly. I have all the content but no advertisers. Where do I look for them, how do I attract them to my magazine and how long does that process take? Thank you in advance

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re: advertising
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Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
5/16/2008 9:18:08 AM
What kind of online magazine are you launching. Where you find advertisers will depend on whether you are appealing to a local or national zudience, and how specialized your topic is.

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online magazine
Name
arlene
E-mail
ebony4u@msn.com
Date & Time
6/3/2008 3:49:43 AM
I would like to start my own online magazine. One where the pages actually turn with audio and video capabilities. I have seen a few online but I want to generate them from my website not with the online publishers website listed in te address bar or on my site. Please advice. Thanks

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re: re: advertising
Name
arlene
E-mail
theartistnetwork@gmail.com
Date & Time
6/3/2008 5:43:37 AM
an entertainment magazine with audio interviews and some videos. Our content will be based on R&B music(past, present and future) and dancers

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re: ISSN or IBSN?
Name
Chris
E-mail
chrisbovay@gmail.com
Date & Time
6/16/2008 3:06:34 PM
Do I need IBSN if I am self publishing a chapbook. If so, where would I get it?

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re: re: ISSN or IBSN?
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
6/25/2008 1:04:17 PM
You do not need an ISBN unless you want to sell it in bookstores or through an online bookseller like Amazon. If you do want to get one and are in the United States, go to the Library of Congress ISSN web site: www.loc.gov/issn. The cost is minimal.

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steps to start a dream
Name
hungry
E-mail
user2we@aol.com
Date & Time
6/28/2008 1:12:45 AM
hello sir i am interested in a making my own magazine and i am very inexperienced. what is the fist step in making a business plan. and what is the first step in advertising. and what is the first step in creating a sample magazine

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re: Magazine Publishing
Name
Ginger Cook
E-mail
vlcook3903@msn.com
Date & Time
7/5/2008 5:21:09 AM
You took a picture of my grandson on the Fourth of July at City Hall in Mont Belvieu.He was feeding the animals. He had on a red plaid shirt,tan shorts, and has blond hair. Please send me a couple of your magazines. My address is:262 CR 6681 Dayton,Tx. 77535. Thank You Ginger Cook

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re: re: re: ISBN and PUBL
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temitope
E-mail
ppletoppinson2000@yahoo.com
Date & Time
7/8/2008 9:57:27 PM
I've books printed that needs to be registered as publishing is concern

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procedure for issn regist
Name
blueprint publication
E-mail
bunmi@blueprintpublication.com
Date & Time
7/22/2008 9:07:06 AM
Hi, i want to know the requirements for the issn registration.we are having our maiden edition and i want to know if the registration can be done before or after the ist edition.please respond quickly to my request.thanks. bunmi adekoya FOR:BLUEPRINT PUBLICATIION

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ISSN/ISBN/BIPAD/UPC
Name
Sarah Cain
E-mail
sarah_elizabeth_cain@yahoo.co.uk
Date & Time
8/10/2008 11:49:17 AM
Hey there, I am new to publishing and would like to know which sort of number that I need to obtain in order to sell my magazine in retail locations. There is a lot of conflicting information out there, mainly by people who are trying to make a profit from their own 'system'. Do you know what most retailers would be happy with, or what most magazines use? Thanks

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re: ISBN
Name
Pst. Robert Fred
E-mail
rodafred@yahoo.com
Date & Time
8/11/2008 11:54:05 AM
Please furnish me with an information that could enable me obtain my own ISBN

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re: Starting Out
Name
Theris
E-mail
tlcaots1@comcast.net
Date & Time
8/20/2008 3:28:09 PM
Online publication would certainly be more cost-effective and easier to maintain

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Traditional Publishers
Name
Oyakhire Kehinde Nehemiah
E-mail
byklly@yahoo.com
Date & Time
9/1/2008 12:42:31 PM
Please I want to know if there is any traditional publisher in Nigeria. In fact, I have published three religious books with I-proclaim, however, I need a publisher that can help me to promote and distribute these books in Nigeria. These books are good for the spiritual growth of any high-quality Christians. And again, the Muslims are not left out in this case; one of my book will also play a constructive role in the Muslim society. Yes, both the Holy Quran and the Holy Bible are perfectly quotes to benefit both the Christians and the Muslims who are in this present world. For futher information, please contact me through my email:byklly@yahoo.com; my phone:00221765914158.

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re: re: re: re: ISBN and
Name
Robert Fred Dappa
E-mail
rodafred@yahoo.com
Date & Time
9/6/2008 6:28:09 AM
The only thing hindering the publishing of my book is ISBN. With due respect, could you please furnish me with the neccessary procedure of acquiring the said No.

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Great site!
Name
Roscoe
E-mail
roscoebarnes3@yahoo.com
Date & Time
9/7/2008 10:21:39 AM
Hi Tom, It's been a while since I checked in here. I've been extremely busy with work, school and freelance projects. Recently, as I was thinking about the old days for small press publishing, I remembered you and Merritt Clifton. So I returned here found you're still going strong. Just wanted to say that I love this site. You and the Laughing Bear Newsletter have been a real inspiration to me over the years. Although I now have an agent and I'm publishing books with both large and small publishers, I have an itch to get back into self-publishing on a small scale. I'll continue to publish with the big guys, but I want to do some literary and academic work through my own small press. I intend to follow the advice you have given here. Regards, Roscoe

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selling ads
Name
Tricia
E-mail
mariannedarling1@aol.com
Date & Time
9/18/2008 10:58:30 AM
Can you print a partial mock-up to take around to show prospective advertisers?

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Starting an E-Magazine
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Abid
E-mail
abid.areacode@gmail.com
Date & Time
10/13/2008 10:41:24 PM
Our IT Club wish to start an E-Magazine containing IT articles and activities of our college.Can any one give advise how to start it freely.I require the site address where to start it and further advises.Help me.

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re: ISBN
Name
MRS. ROSE OBI
E-mail
isimyachi@yahoo.ca
Date & Time
11/4/2008 9:57:46 AM
please how do i get an ISSN number for my new magazine?it is going to be based in lagos. thank you

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article anonymity
Name
MA
E-mail
terry042@bama.ua.edu
Date & Time
11/6/2008 1:21:25 PM
My boss is the director of publications at our office. She is responsible for obtaining articles (written by other people) to put in the magazine. Some men at our office wrote an article, but they for some reason do not want the article to be attributed to them. My boss has been here for over 20 years, and she said never has any article not been attributed to an author- people like to know who writes what they're reading. How can we show these men the article they've written must be attributed to them.

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Website
Name
Lee Brown
E-mail
none given
Date & Time
12/3/2008 9:29:48 PM
what tabs would you consider being most important to a new magazine website

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how do i start my magazin
Name
lerissa lambayong
E-mail
kawaiiseya_nuenochan@yahoo.com
Date & Time
12/16/2008 6:47:43 PM
I do not know what to start in our magazine, to have atleast an outline of possible steps on how to organize the people, articles, starting up... etc. would help. The focus of the magazine is all about Christian values that would cover the general audience. Thank you very much!

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I need a publisher.
Name
Kaykay Essien
E-mail
kaykayessien@yahoo.com
Date & Time
12/26/2008 6:46:24 AM
I am a sixteen year old Nigerian who writes. I wrote a four hundred and eighty page fantasy novel, to be a series of seven. It's really good- People have read it and said they never expected it from a sixteen year old. I'm just wondering if there are any publishers in Nigeria who might be interested. I school at Igbinedion Education Centre in Benin City, Nigeria. Please contact me. Phone- 08066747310. My e-mail address is already provided. Thanks a million

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Author/ Frank Proctor
Name
Sydna
E-mail
sydnagail@aol.com
Date & Time
12/30/2008 4:55:24 AM
I would like to contact Frank Proctor who wrote The Day the Welland Canal Monster Met Santa. I illustrated this book for him but have lost touch. Ironically, I am painting a mural at Lock 3, the sight of his first book. Would love to reconnect.

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re: re: re: re: re: ISBN
Name
Kingsley Agwu
E-mail
oraz0724@hotmail.com
Date & Time
1/19/2009 3:39:35 AM
I about to establish a magazine to be issue monthly. How is the registration requirement for publish a magazine in Nigeria?

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iXgxmLInBsiwSDHBN
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http://www.home.com
E-mail
vtikhfg@mail.com
Date & Time
1/24/2009 3:53:48 PM
ppTk58 hi! nice site!

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kgvrtjKMYGM
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http://magicteam.com
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mteam@hotmail.com
Date & Time
2/4/2009 12:08:39 PM
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magazine
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nicky
E-mail
nikidoe@gmail.com
Date & Time
2/5/2009 1:57:34 AM
what are the licenses required to publish a magazine?

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magazine - NEW
Name
Ivan
E-mail
none given
Date & Time
2/28/2009 5:03:06 AM
I would like to start a niche magazine for US hospitals, should I just get a list of hospitals and start sending this mag to their executives? I dont plan to charge for it. can i get audited for this kind of circulation?

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magazine layout subs
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Andrea
E-mail
purchases@mcknightcompany.com
Date & Time
3/9/2009 5:33:47 PM
Hi Tom, Do you know the best place to seek subcontractors who have experience in magazine layout on macs? Andrea

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re: re: ISBN
Name
FAGBAYI BANKOLE
E-mail
bankoleabiola@yahoo.com
Date & Time
4/30/2009 7:44:18 AM
how can I get isbn for my publication (magazine) please help its urgent!

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re: re: re: ISBN
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
4/30/2009 6:44:09 PM
You need an ISSN, not an ISBN. ISSN is International Standard Serial Number. ISBN is International Standard Book Number. Go to www.issn.org.

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Magazine
Name
Mind Vision
E-mail
talk2composer2@yahoo.com
Date & Time
5/27/2009 10:03:56 AM
I want to know how to can get ISSN for my magazine.

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re: Magazine
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
6/1/2009 6:03:04 PM
Go to ISSN.org for ISSN applications and information.

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re: e-magazine regulation
Name
Viswanathan.P
E-mail
pviswanath1@gmail.com
Date & Time
6/21/2009 3:09:49 AM
Wish to know licencing formalities for starting a e-magazine in India.

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re: school magazine
Name
Randy
E-mail
randy15z@yahoo.com
Date & Time
6/21/2009 10:12:26 PM
How many magazine publications are targetted at teen agers in South Africa?

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re: What is an ISBN
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Nancy Novak
E-mail
none given
Date & Time
7/15/2009 10:40:09 AM
need to know how to obtain an IBSN # and also a copyrights form for protection on publishing a book

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I have a-lot of Questions
Name
Rick B.
E-mail
rgvbenavides@yahoo.com
Date & Time
9/7/2009 10:58:08 PM
Mr. Pearson, I am from South Texas, USA and my partner and i are creating a Magazine for the Tattoo and Art Community. It will be a LOCAL & FREE pubilication. I need to know how much do you pay contributors to your magazine (Indpendent Contractors) like Graphic Designers, Photographers, Writers, and Editors? Also can i lauch my magazine without Copyrights, Trademarks, and ISSN numbers? I registered my magazines name with my local county, but thats it, Is that enough to get started? Can i put pictures of superstars, actors, entertainers in my magazine? Can i place articles of other international magazines in my magazine? Can you please answer these questions or guide me in the right direction for me to start this magazine...Thanks, RICK B.

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re: I have a-lot of Quest
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
9/24/2009 6:30:38 PM
Rick, I am in Central Texas (Franklin). You need an ISSN and copyright. What you should pay depends on what you can afford. Sometimes with young designers, etc. it is enough to give them experience and write a letter of recommendation. With more experienced people it can be expensive. I would stick with volunteers. You can use articles from other magazines IF you ask them for permission. Often it will be free. Trademarks are only necessary if you are really sure you are going to have a financially viable magazine (i.e., Rolling Stone) and then it is for the graphis of he name, not the name itself. You can put photos of anyone in your magazine so long as the photos are not owned by the photographers, or you have their permission. In your case, it should be easy to find tattoo artists who are willing to share their work in return for exposure.

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magazines
Name
Sabah
E-mail
chuchee2689@aol.com
Date & Time
10/8/2009 6:45:02 AM
i want to know how to publish an interesting magazine that will grasp peoples attention.

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XKNMuIZhZWjYs
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Bloomberg CEO of Multimedia Andy Lack. ,
E-mail
2kmm38p.@gmail.com
Date & Time
10/10/2009 6:33:01 PM
Bloomberg CEO of Multimedia Andy Lack. ,

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magazine racks for sale p
Name
Shelly
E-mail
Mrsvista@gmail.com
Date & Time
10/21/2009 9:20:16 AM
Hello, I have 200 magazine racks I need to sell, am I allowed to post here?

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re: ISBN
Name
Ikechukwu Nwanze
E-mail
ikechukwunwanze@yahoo.com
Date & Time
12/22/2009 3:37:06 PM
I'm working on my fourth book and need an isbn number. I am based in PortHarcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. Can I get it in Port Harcourt? If there is no existing outlet for isbn in the city, can I function as one? Alternatively, you may use the Rivers State Library Board.I am a broadcaster, publisher and author. I plan to go to press first week of January, 2010. Any help? Compliments!

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Free publications
Name
Beth
E-mail
bethapnc@yahoo.com
Date & Time
1/31/2010 9:28:17 AM
I am interested in starting a free local tabloid publication focusing on local food and wine. I would rely on advertisers as my sole income. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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re: Free publications
Name
Tom Person
E-mail
editor@laughingbear.com
Date & Time
2/18/2010 8:35:45 PM
You obviously need to contact all local food and wine merchants, restaurants, etc. They will want to see what you have to offer, so have a mock-up with local postential advertisers featured. Be prepared to describe your tabloid's demographics, the potential advertiser's competition, and how you can help them overcome the competition to appeal to the demographics.

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Publishing
Name
Luke Valentine
E-mail
mail@gold-owl.co.uk
Date & Time
2/23/2010 10:49:32 AM
Hi All, I run a Manuscript Service and E-Publishing business. If you have a magazine or know of someone who wants theirs or their book published please let me know. Cheers

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re: Magazine in Process
Name
Luke Valentine
E-mail
mail@gold-owl.co.uk
Date & Time
2/23/2010 10:52:36 AM
Hi, My name is Luke and I run a publishing house called Gold Owl Manuscript Services and E-Publishing. If you would like my company may be able to e-publish your magazine for sale online. Please let me know if you are interested Thanks

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Subject
List of magazines in Nige
Name
Onome
E-mail
Mosesonome@yahoo.com
Date & Time
5/13/2010 1:56:42 AM
How can i get a comprehensive list of magazines in Nigeria.

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qnvTLZuWrNjQ
Name
http://yahoo.com/
E-mail
ddd@fffff.com
Date & Time
5/20/2010 10:20:45 AM
b9YHhj Lol lol lool lol ha-ha! Lol lol lol?

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Starting a magazine
Name
Marcus Oghene
E-mail
none given
Date & Time
6/21/2010 8:23:08 AM
Hello, Myself and a colleague is starting a magazine and it is addressing an up coming profession that cuts across the entire built environment field. It is more like a trade magazine that will address issues such as news, data and other trade and professional information. We have gone far with the planning and all that will be in it. My inquiry is on potential risks and advantages associated with a magazine of this nature. We are looking at making it subscription free and intend making up with advertorials and other events that will form part of the package. Our major limitation now is start up capital to get the quality we intend but we can start small as adviced. What do you think are the draw back to this model.

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Subject
RR number for magazine
Name
roby
E-mail
none given
Date & Time
7/30/2010 7:04:32 AM
How to obtain RR number for starting a magazine

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RR number for magazine in
Name
Roby
E-mail
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