Astra Magazine Had Creative Freedom and a Budget. It Wasn’t Enough.

The literary journal attracted great names. Its issues sold well. And then it was over — a fate that offers insight into the tenuous place of literary magazines in the American publishing landscape. Continue reading at 'The New York Times'

[ The New York Times | 2022-12-03 14:55:20 UTC ]
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In Mona Awad’s ‘Bunny,’ squad goals include Pinkberry, creative writing and murder

“We call them Bunnies because that is what they call each other,” explains Samantha Heather Mackey, the narrator of Mona Awad’s new novel, “Bunny.” “Seriously. Bunny. … Bunny, I love you. I love you, Bunny.” Awad does so many things right in “Bunny,” her follow-up to her 2016 debut novel,... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2019-06-11 15:00:00 UTC ]
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Bucking the Trend: Print Magazines Still Work for (Some) Publishers

Much like the several years that have preceded it, 2019 will see the deaths of many a once-formidable print magazine. Some will find new life online, some will fade into irrelevance, and many that survive will scramble to implement new business models, hoping to save their print foundations... Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2019-05-30 18:30:31 UTC ]
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Hearst Magazines Hires Its First VP for Experiential

Hearst Magazines is looking to invest further in experiential events with a new hire: Liz Morley-Ehrlich, who was named the company's first vp of experiential and brand partnerships. The appointment comes as publishers, especially those in the magazine industry, look to expand their reach in... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2019-05-30 17:37:00 UTC ]
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Reflections From My Not-So-Romantic Stint in the Magazine Business

Yeah, I was in the magazine business before you were. Probably. This was from 1973 to 1977, a gentler time when baseball uniforms were double-knit and Nazis had the decency to cower in South America and Good & Plenty was a household name. It was a time, dear reader, before Photoshop. Before... Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2019-05-30 14:46:31 UTC ]
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Hearst Magazines launches new ad unit that will send people product samples

The legacy magazine publisher, which has been giving advertisers more opportunities to communicate directly with its audience, extends the strategy to its social channels. The post Hearst Magazines launches new ad unit that will send people product samples appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2019-05-30 04:00:01 UTC ]
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BookExpo 2019: Mac Barnett’s Creative Hat Trick

Mac Barnett reflects on a trio of new projects, which, he says, “represent three different approaches to writing—and three different strains of my personality.” Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-05-30 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Wainscot Media Acquires Pair of Fashion Industry B2B Magazines

Footwear Plus and 103-year-old Earnshaw's magazines join Wainscot's growing roster of titles. The post Wainscot Media Acquires Pair of Fashion Industry B2B Magazines appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2019-05-28 20:57:54 UTC ]
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Magazine Media: Talking About a Better User Experience Isn’t Enough

Publishers are still challenged by digital media's limitations, but a few have found solutions. The post Magazine Media: Talking About a Better User Experience Isn’t Enough appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2019-05-28 14:20:54 UTC ]
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He quit the NFL for a career in math. It wasn’t just about the concussions.

Former Ravens player John Urschel wants to be a whole different kind of role model. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2019-05-24 11:00:00 UTC ]
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Esquire’s Editor Is Out in Reshuffling at Hearst Magazines

Jay Fielden makes his exit from the venerable men’s publication after a three-year run, as the executive Troy Young puts his stamp on the division. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2019-05-23 20:12:41 UTC ]
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Life After Print: How 3 Magazines Are Navigating Their New Business Models

As consumers and advertisers continue to shift their attention to digital media platforms, traditional print publishers are increasingly coming to the difficult decision that their future doesn’t include a print publication at all—or at least not one with a regular frequency. In the last month... Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2019-05-21 14:39:41 UTC ]
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Creative writing is an essential skill for our children, not a nice-to-have

As the first National Writing Day approaches, the co-founder of the Ministry of Stories explains how creative writing can transform children’s lives. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-05-21 06:24:35 UTC ]
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“Brand Power” Is Not a Myth for Magazine Publishers

Last week was an interesting one for me. Not only because I attended two very different conferences in two cities, but because of the theme I saw play out between each conference and in the days following. First was The Social Shake-Up, a sister brand of Folio:’s for social media practitioners.... Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2019-05-16 16:54:43 UTC ]
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ICM Partners join forces with Curtis Brown Creative for writing course

US agency ICM Partners and Curtis Brown Creative are teaming up to launch a six-month online novel-writing course.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-05-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Dear Will… creative writing courses matter more than ever (but not for the reasons you think)

After Will Self lambasted creative writing courses for failing to provide their students with a living, MA Creative Writing course director Julia Bell pens her response. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-05-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Palm Coast Data Sold to Irish Magazine Publisher for $1 Million, Plus Rent

Palm Coast Data (PCD), the Florida-based provider of subscription and ecommerce fulfillment services to magazine publishers including F+W Media, MotorTrend Group and New York Media, has been sold by former longtime owner AMREP Corp. in exchange for $1 million in cash. The buyer, Studio... Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2019-05-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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CILIP launches magazine to promote diversity in children’s publishing

CILIP, the library and information association, is going to promote diverse and inclusive children’s literature via a new magazine, Pen&inc. The first edition of Pen&inc launches today (2nd May) with information about 450 titles, submitted by publishers ranging from Egmont and Hachette... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-05-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Creative writing graduates will 'never make a living as novelists', says Self

Will Self has declared literature to be "morphing into a giant quilting exercise", suggesting that no current creative writing graduates will make a living from literary fiction. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-05-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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London Magazine's debut fiction prize returns for second year

The London Magazine has launched its debut fiction prize for a second year, following the success of its inaugural year. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-05-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Why The Washington Post Magazine Created an “All-Cover” Issue for Earth Day

"A successful magazine cover makes a statement," wrote Richard Just, editor of The Washington Post Magazine, in a note accompanying the Sunday insert's April 21 issue. "The subject being illustrated is worth your time and attention." But for a topic as vital as climate change—around which the... Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2019-05-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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