Creative Process - Tuesday, June 30, 2009 12:28 - 0 Comments

Creating a Magazine Prototype

It’s More Than Just Layout

Many who are starting a new magazine move too quickly into the creative phase. I suspect this is the case because most people who have the desire to launch a magazine are somewhat visual people. They get excited and want to see their ideas come to life. Something they can show their friends and hold in their hands.

Just like almost all business endeavors, proper planning, research and strategy should be completed before moving to the fun stuff. If you have addressed the long list of items I mentioned in my article “How to Start a Magazine,” you might be ready to begin the design process.
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