Introduction to Writing and Publishing:
Since May 2000 I have been involved with publishing the recollections and childhood memories of people from my home community. Initially compiled in a format suitable for display on a local community website, it soon became apparent that there was a ready market for recollections in published form. In September 2003 I began publishing my own monthly community magazine and despite initial concerns expressed about the sustainability of a project with such limited appeal, my community magazines continue to go from strength to strength.
With absolutely no previous experience or qualifications, I am now the proud owner of two local community magazines with a circulation of 3,000 copies per month and have also published my very first book comprising the memoirs of an elderly gentleman.
When I first began publishing magazines there was limited information available online concerning magazine publishing and the situation has changed little since then. I hope that through this website I can offer some assistance to anyone interested in writing and publishing their own magazines and books, using my own experiences and the experience and advice of more qualified people.
You don’t need to be an author to write, in much the same way as you don’t need to be an artist to paint. Writing, like painting, is about your own personal creativity and each of us has their own story to tell. Given the opportunity and the incentive, writing is much more important than being able to write well and if you are stuck for something to write about then take a closer look at yourself and at your loved ones - you will discover you have much to contribute.
From writing about yourself to publishing the works of others, I hope that through this website you will find answers to most of your questions.
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