National Geographic’s Goldberg Says Closed Doors Won’t Work Anymore
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[responsive][/responsive]Calling it “the best time in the world to be editor-in-chief,” National Geographic’s Susan Goldberg is enthusiastically embracing the new realities of publishing, bringing a fresh approach to the iconic magazine. Goldberg was interviewed by The Washingtonian’s Andrew Beaujon and...
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Big News for Magazines; Now Eligible for Pulitzers
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[responsive][/responsive]The Pulitzer Prizes in journalism have long been coveted by reporters of American newspapers and news sites. And now, according to a press release from the organization, content from print and online magazines is now eligible for consideration. “Pulitzer Prize...
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A Young Journalist’s Perspective on Change
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[responsive][/responsive]Journalism major Emily Balli, a student at Glendale Community College in Arizona, has a lot to say about her field.  And she shares her thoughts in this article in the school’s paper, The Voice. “One thing I hear much too...
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How to Be a Magazine Copy Editor
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[responsive][/responsive]Copyediting: It’s a critical part of any good magazine, and the people who do this work are a special breed. “Think of a copy editor as the last guy who sees the words. If the magazine is published clean and...
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Crowd-Funded Journalism Goes Big Time
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[responsive][/responsive]When the world’s attention turned to Ferguson, Missouri last month, the Huffington Post turned to crowdfunding site Beacon to help them provide in-depth and ongoing coverage. “Thanks to donations from over 628 backers, The Huffington Post was able to raise...
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Teaching the Business of Creative Writing
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[responsive][/responsive]In a perfect world, writers would create and be paid accordingly. Yet it’s incredibly tough to make a living as a creative writer. Writer and teacher Nick Rapatrazone is committed to doing something about that, and he’s starting early. “We...
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Death to Content: Long Live the Editor!
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[responsive][/responsive]Look at any good size marketing department and you’ll probably find a content marketing manager, an online content developer, copywriters and such, but what about a professional editor? That role, or what passes for that role, is often handled by...
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10 Rules for Better Editorial Design
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Want to improve your game in publication layout? This article from Luke O'Neill offers 10 suggestions that will help you build up your editorial design skills. The first, and probably the most important, is to identify your audience and design for...
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Only One in 10 Pay for Online News
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We’re sure it seemed like a brilliant idea when implemented: Stop printing newspapers, save tons of money on production costs, and simply charge your readers to view the news online. And why wouldn’t it work, they thought? If people are...
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