Magazine - official CL magazine!

[Greg Harris]

Well the idea of a CL magazine that we all can work on realy excites me, so I thought we should get thinking!

I made a plan...

1. we decide who can wright something in it (ie. the best members [img]/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif[/img] )

2. the size of the mag is decided

3. we decide what can go in the magazine (ie. I'd love to make a crossword!, and Colin can do some art work like juan said!)

4. all articles, interviews, quizes, pics and stuff get a page number

4.5 we make a rough copy (A prototype!)

5. we all go over it and make sure its perfect

6. the CD that comes with it is produced

7. Juan takes it to the printers!

8.  I get a discount on the magazine! (Only kidding! [img]/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif[/img] )


SIMPLE! [img]/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif[/img]

Tell me if this sounds unrealistic!

[Andre]

I think the idea of a Christopher Lee magazine is quite a good idea actually...and to have contributions from club members would make it all the more special.

[ladystraker]

I would like to see a magazine too, if it's a possibility for the folks behind the site and of course, Mr. Lee as well.

I'd pay certainly...

[Gena]

I think thats a wonderful idea.  where do I subscribe.
Gena

[Greg Harris]

Well, the mag doesnt exist yet! We need ideas first!

Please someone tell me we are still doing this mag!

No one seems to be saying anything!

I'm going to work on the crossward today to get the ball rolling! [img]/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif[/img]

That will be fun!!! - I have lots of free periods today!

[Colin Bushby]

Greg,
I hope we are still going ahead with this, I'm realy looking forward to it.
Made by the fans for the fans..great idea.
Juan..any info yet?

[Juan Aneiros]

Yes, it will go ahead.

We need to get Charles to organise a meeting and decide who does what, where and when.

[Vicky]

Hey Guys,

Magazine eh? I can do those [img]/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif[/img]
I used to write them at School - I know it sounds young and childish, but when you establish your own creditable magazine and make a small profit, Im not concerned, we all have to start somewhere [img]/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif[/img]

Anyhow, if I can help let me know, Im happy to do reviews etc.. for thisng and anything else at the British end of things [img]/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif[/img]

Vic

[Greg Harris]

Please enlighten us Charles!

When is the meeting! I'm coming.

We could incorporate it into our little sunday gatherings!

Working on the crossword as we speak [img]/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif[/img]
(I thought I would do the quiz section!)

I never realised how hard creating a crossword is untill now!

(Edited by Greg Harris at 1:58 pm on April 4, 2001)

[Mike Schneider]

A magazine based on Christopher Lee... you can count me in.

Should this idea turn into reality, I'd gladly help with art, graphics and production of the page layout. Also, depending on how it is to be reproduced, I could  provide quotes from printers based on quantity.

Personally, I think this should be done first class, or not at all. Please let me know if you need any help.

Mike S.

Mike S. said:

Personally, I think this should be done first class, or not at all.

I'm glad someone said that. I don't want to be a wet blanket, but I've been a professional writer for national magazines for a dozen years, and I know how much I don't know about the production side.

There's nothing wrong with Greg's steps, but some of them should have chapters or books under them about what to do. There are volumes written on merely selecting a professional printer, and that doesn't address what must be done before that stage.

I don't know how many of the jobs within production Mike does, but I suspect he would agree that no professionally produced magazine (I'm assuming a full-color, saddle-stitched, one-shot) is put to bed by a single production professional.

I know people in the business who could advise, and I know freelance editors who have taken responsibility for directing and launching magazines, and they would know a lot more about the production and publication process. I can give you wonderful contacts, but they don't come cheap, let alone free.

As for the content, I know that members like Greg, with his puzzles, can contribute really wonderful things. You'll still need someone who oversees magazines for a living to make sure that all the content is professional, and to do things that, I dare say, none of us here understand about publishing a professional product.

Maybe that's what Juan meant in the beginning? That there could be contributions from members, if the work is truly professional grade, but that we aren't going to just go into the treehouse like the Little Rascals and make a marketable product?

Juan?

(Edited by RebeccaRohan at 9:18 am on April 4, 2001)

[Juan Aneiros]

I have no idea on how to produce a magazine but from what I am reading, you make it sound more difficult that it really is.

Rule No1. Content in KING. If you have the content and we certainly have plenty of it, that just leaves the printing.

The printing is best left to the professionals and we have already a company that will do that.

Pardon the consecutive posts --

I could also put you in touch with the man who does the CD-ROM projects that go with professional magazines.

And a "final" thought...

Producing a magazine is an expensive proposition. I don't see any way that a business could make that kind of investment without adding a professional consultant with a real budget to head the project. I can make some inquiries and get back to you with the contact info for professionals I can highly recommend if they say they're available.

[Juan Aneiros]

This would be a non-profit making project, there is no place for consultants.

Greg's initial plan is the only thing that is needed, we decide on the content and I take it to the printers. It is that simple, believe me.

Oh, my.

Who is the audience and how big is the run? How will they be distributed?