Let's create our own magazine

Posted: Mon, Jul 16 2012, 9:57 am Post subject:

The advantage of not connecting it to imamother would be that we could make up our own rules and the format would be easier to read. Plus it would be yours so you could monetize it at some point if it really takes off. Wink

The disadvantage would be that we wouldn't be able to talk about it here. Though you could likely set up a comments section on the blog and discuss things there, or we could discuss them on imamother via pm.

Or anyone on the team who's a mod can advertise the blog in their signature. Or Yael may be fine with us talking about it while it's still all free and not profiting anyone...
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Or she'll get a free imamother ad on the mag site Smile

yeah, I would definitely allow a free imamother ad.

besides, we all discuss mishpacha, binah, ami articles here. I can't imagine we wouldn't be allowed to discuss it. business meetings might not be appropriate to host here, but discussions of articles are generally allowed.

Posted: Mon, Jul 16 2012, 10:09 am Post subject:

I meant you probably wouldn't be allowed this type of discussion, which is more business than idle talk. Wink

But then again maybe you would. You should definitely ask Yael about all this.

Posted: Mon, Jul 16 2012, 10:12 am Post subject:

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Posted: Mon, Jul 16 2012, 10:39 am Post subject:

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Truly a nice idea.

Just my own 2 cents.

1- Perhaps we don't need the magazine to have the polish and perfection of a standard magazine, so less than perfect writers can share there talent where they may otherwise not be 'good enough'. I can understand the need to implement standards- even high standards- but not as rigid as very popular publications.

2- Since many of imamothers are either in college or college graduates, we can have an educational column as well. Individuals can submit interesting college papers they have written- that may be of interest to the general public. The advantage to this is that it is often graded, corrected, and best of all- already written.

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I can help contribute to the recipes too!

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that would be a great idea!
Looking forward Smile

I would love to write but have no skills LOL...
My mother thinks I'm the greatest writer since I always made the compositions (hope its the right word) for my younger siblings Smile

Maybe I could practice on our new magazine Wink

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will there be an option of writing anonymously?
Or under a pen name?

I like the idea of a printer-friendly PDF magazine with a page-turning application, similar to the link that gp.2 posted(http://www.flashpageflip.com/FreeFPF.asp), rather than a blog. I think it would be great hosted on Imamother as a separate section like Hashem_Yaazor described. It could be laid out nicely, like the typical print magazines we're discussing. Just my vote...
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wow, this went from a 3 reply to a 3 page post so quickly.. kudos to you mummmiedearest.
ppl do say that Im good with graphics, editing and writing so perhaps I can contribute in more then one way.
the only thing IM not great with is time limits, I can't always get to the computer whenever I feel like it, s/times I have to babysit, s/times the internet doesnt work well.
I have my own blog so I know how to do basic graphics and stuff, also never took any courses but I have more then a knack for it, and if I set my heart to it I'd be great at it..
I think it's a good thing for me to tie myself down to s/thing and feel like I'm contributing.
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You could try writing on a site like Zujava. They have many different categories and they are free to use. It's very easy to join, and they have a tutorial on how to write, and forums for questions.

I wrote 8 essays in my first two months there, and received monthly payments totaling $45 in the first four months.

I am expecting to receive more payments every month for articles that I have already posted. Plus, I am writing more articles to increase my income.

You continue earning for every month that you keep your article live on the site.

You get paid based on your score, which is based on how many people read your articles, and other factors.
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How about we make a column for self made jokes?? basically jokes we came up with ourselves, but not just jokes, like things that happened., I have quite a few of those.