3 Steps to Start a Digital Magazine | How to Start a Magazine from a 2x Editor in Chief

[@jennielyra3694]

I truly wish you luck with this. If I had the money I would totally join.

[@minimagkate]

Thank you Jennie! ❤️❤️

[@nicoleoldford6694]

This sounds amazing and exactly what I was hoping to find. I'm excited to start this journey to turning my vision into a creation. How will the live calls work? Thank you!

[@minimagkate]

Hi Nicole! You can find more details on TheEditorAcademy.com. We have replaced the weekly live call component with a Student Board you can post your questions to any time. Feel free to email me too!

[@nicoleoldford6694]

Wonderful, thank you I will check it out

[@HomesByPatrick]

Question, I have been referring back to your videos and I am looking to start a niche publication, I have a domain, an idea, the space it would fill, audience list, etc. The space is dominated by one major conglomerate, before going live, does it make sense to trademark my name?

[@minimagkate]

@@HomesByPatrick Is the name similar to the competitor? If not, I wouldn’t worry about it. It’s something that can always be done later!

[@kenhaedrichthepieacademy]

Kate - Good job on the videos. I've watched several today and really enjoyed them - entertaining and informative. Quick question: I know you recommended Issuu and I've noticed that others have as well. Why, specifically, do you like them? Is this covered in one of your videos? Also, if someone is viewing a digital magazine on an iPad - smaller than a computer screen, larger than a phone - can you view single pages at one time, rather than a two-page spread? Just curious. Incidentally, I'm a longtime Kajabi user as well. Ken

[@minimagkate]

Hi Ken! Great to hear that, thank you so much! Issuu is very user friendly and easy to navigate, whether you’re a beginner or super tech savvy. I’ve used them since the beginning- I talk briefly about it in my latest video. Yes, when viewing on an iPad, you can open up the full screen viewer and view single pages at a time!

[@kenhaedrichthepieacademy]

@@minimagkate Thanks for that, Kate - I appreciate it. Wishing you continued success with your online endeavors. Ken

[@minimagkate]

Thanks so much! I’m happy to help! Let me know if you have any more questions!

[@kenhaedrichthepieacademy]

@@minimagkate Hi again, Kate. Actually, one more question - if I'm just starting out on this venture, and doing a short 10 to 12 page digital mag to get used to the software, will the "starter" plan on Issue have enough bells and whistles? I'll want to embed not just links, but KZbin videos, too. Hard to tell from their plan descriptions. Thanks a ton!

[@minimagkate]

Hi Ken! Yes, absolutely! The Starter Plan has everything you need- you can add links, videos, GIFs. No need to spring for a more premium plan right away!

[@janicegibbs7871]

I noticed you featured the author of Chatworthy magazine. It seems like she has a VLOG; totally awesome. I am just wondering... Do you have any additional student video testimonials?

[@minimagkate]

Not video yet, but I do have more testimonials on The Editor Academy website!

[@janicegibbs7871]

@@minimagkate Which year did the Editor Academy start?

[@minimagkate]

This year 🙂