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Do you crave the street cred of magazine features? Or perhaps you want to own your brand through a series of publications under your name or business. Either way, publishing a magazine is one of the best ways to get your voice out there, but with so many hurdles in the way, it’s just more trouble than it’s worth…

Or is it? Successfully building a thriving magazine from the ground up may sound tough, but it’s actually a lot simpler (and a lot more affordable) in practice thanks to MagCast. With boutique-level service, state-of-the-art technology, and live training, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that this platform is a match made in heaven for any indie publisher - especially those just starting out!

And, what's great about being a magazine publisher is you're not writing all the content yourself!

As a magazine publisher--rather than just a writer--you get to engage with the top minds in your niche, most of whom are clamoring for the type of credibility that comes with being featured in a magazine.

Who doesn't want the bragging rights that come with being published like that?

Of course, to publish a magazine, you have to have the right kind of topic keeps readers engaged, which is also something MagCast helps new publishers figure out.

Suitable topics have sufficient depth, wherein newcomers, serious amateurs, and professionals are separated by clear boundaries, and breadth, which is characterized by the presence of sub-genres within a broader field. They will also be non-transactional in nature and encourage immersion and discussion between consumers and enthusiasts of the topic.

Photography is a good example. It’s got the depth; an amateur photographer wouldn’t read a magazine intended for professionals, and vice versa. It’s also got breadth; for example, conversations about wildlife photography and architectural photography will probably head in very different directions. This means there can be a magazine geared towards each experience level in every sub-genre.

See where this is headed? If the topic you have in mind is similarly complex, then get set to get publishing!

According to MagCast, there are tangible benefits to digital magazines:

The first is that all magazine apps are available on the iOS and Google Play stores as paid content, allowing them to act as a source of revenue for the publisher.

Secondly, apps make content easy to access, since it's on the reader's favorite mobile devices.

This means your content goes where they go, and they can read your content anywhere--even when they're offline.

And, since there's no cost in printing issues, back issues can become a significant source of revenue for publishers when new readers are exposed to your content.

The same content that's on a dusty blog suddenly has value when it's presented inside a magazine app to a reader interested in that content.

If you’re interested in listing your magazine on an app store, you can sign up for MagCast’s platform, which features a user-friendly interface and proprietary technology that is compatible with all PDF-creation software. Upon uploading your PDFs onto the dashboard, you will be able to add links, audio, video, or other elements. That’s already a huge leg-up over physical publishing. Have you ever tried adding a video to paper? Probably not, since it’s impossible to begin with!

Actually, an old-school animator might be able to make it work, but that’ll require a lot of extra pages.

Moving onto the next question: do you fancy yourself as a perfectionist or simply obsess over scrutinizing your own work for the smallest of mistakes? No problem. You can preview your publication as many times as you want through the “Test Mag” function at no extra cost. In fact, there are no hidden fees whatsoever in any part of this platform! And once your magazine is published officially, it will be available for download from one of MagCast’s 300 international distribution nodes.

Also, you’re not using any paper when you publish electronically, so it’s great for the environment. That’s a nice little cherry on top, isn’t it?

No idea where to start? Understandable. Publishing a magazine for the first time can be a rather daunting affair.

Luckily, MagCast membership includes access to MagCast Academy, a series of Zoom workshops wherein novice members will work with a small group of fellow publishers of a similar experience level. These hands-on training sessions are hosted by the MagCast Principals who're active publishers themselves and cover topics like effective promotion, common pitfalls, sourcing content, and ways to improve readership and circulation.

In essence, this is a platform made by publishers, for publishers. It only follows that it’ll give you the full-package deal.

MagCast prides itself on its reader- and publisher-first policies. The platform has seen widespread use since 2017, with over three million people reading magazines published by MagCast each month. If you do the number crunching, that’s one person opening a MagCast-based magazine every second!

Your magazine can join that list. Just become a MagCast member, and you’ll be well on your way to becoming an authority on your topic. And hey, if it’s something you’re really passionate about, that’s even better. Not many people can say that they get paid just to write about something they love.

Visit the link in the description to get started! MagCast City: Aliso Viejo Address: 27068 La Paz Rd Website https://MagCast.co Phone 18888768586 Email ksmith@MagCast.co